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Definition ultimately in British English

ultimately adverb

adverb
/ˈʌltɪmətli/
1

after a process or activity has ended

Example

Her efforts were ultimately bound to fail.

Example

Technological advances could ultimately lead to even more job losses.

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2

used for emphasizing the main point that you are talking about

Example

What worries them, ultimately, is the cost of the scheme.

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Definition ultimately in British English