ultimately
gb/ˈʌltəmɪtli/ us/ˈʌltəmɪtli/
B2
Anh
~ 2800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
B2
relation
1
in the end, after all factors
Finally, after everything else has happened or been considered.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] ultimately [verb]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ultimately' with 'immediately'—but 'ultimately' refers to the final outcome, not something happening right away.
Từ đồng nghĩa
finally (More common in casual speech; can also emphasize relief or impatience.)
|
eventually (Focuses more on something happening after a delay, without necessarily implying a conclusion from reasoning.)
Từ trái nghĩa
initially (Refers to the beginning rather than the conclusion of a process.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
ultimately decide
|ultimately lead to
|ultimately responsible
Chủ đề
time
|decision
|process
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Ultimately, the decision rests with the board.
- Her hard work ultimately paid off.
- The negotiations ultimately failed due to lack of trust.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We ultimately chose the cheaper hotel.
- He ultimately moved to Canada.
- The project ultimately took six months to finish.
adverb
B2
relation
2
most importantly or at the core
Most importantly; when you think about what really matters.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] ultimately [verb]
Từ đồng nghĩa
fundamentally (Focuses on the essential nature of something.)
|
essentially (Similar meaning but can sound slightly less formal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
superficially (Focuses only on surface details rather than the core importance.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
ultimately about
|ultimately comes down to
|ultimately depends on
Chủ đề
reasoning
|priority
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ví dụ
- Ultimately, it's your happiness that matters most.
- The success of the plan ultimately depends on teamwork.
- Ultimately, we all want the same things in life.
Ví dụ cho người học
- It is ultimately your choice.
- The result ultimately depends on how hard we work.
- Ultimately, health is more important than money.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
ultimately
IPA
GB/ˈʌltəmɪtli/
US/ˈʌltəmɪtli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ul - ti - mately (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (ul)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: ultimately
- Plural: ultimatelies
Họ từ
Forms
ultimatelies
noun
Core family
ultimate
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
ultimatum
noun
penultimate
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
when all is said and done
1/wˈɛn ˈɔl ˈɪz sˈɛd ˈænd dˈʌn/
idiom
after everything has happened or been considered
After everything has happened or been discussed, thinking about the result.
Ví dụ
- When all is said and done, we made the right choice.
- It wasn't easy, but when all is said and done, it was worth it.
at the end of the day
1/ˈæt ðə ˈɛnd əv ðə dˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
when everything is considered
When you think about everything and make a final judgment.
Ví dụ
- At the end of the day, we all want to be happy.
- It’s expensive, but at the end of the day, quality matters most.
at the end of the day
2/ˈæt ðə ˈɛnd əv ðə dˈeɪ/
idiom
when everything is considered finally
Used to mean 'when everything is thought about' or 'in the end'.
Ví dụ
- At the end of the day, we all want to be happy.
- You may not like his style, but at the end of the day, he gets results.
in the long run
1/ˈɪn ðə lˈɔŋ ɹˈʌn/
idiom
Eventually, after a long time
After much time has passed, considering the final result.
Ví dụ
- In the long run, investing in education pays off.
- It will be cheaper in the long run to buy quality products.
- In the long run, this decision will save money.
- It may be hard now, but it will be worth it in the long run.
- In the long run, regular exercise benefits your health.
- It might be hard now, but in the long run you'll be happier.
in the long run
2/ˈɪn ðə lˈɔŋ ɹˈʌn/
idiom
over a long time, final effect
After a long time has passed, thinking about the final result.
Ví dụ
- In the long run, investing in education pays off.
- You may feel tired now, but exercise will help you in the long run.