Eventually and Ultimately

Eventually

Eventually adverb - At a later time.
Usage example: stop whining about how long it's taking us—we'll get there eventually

Ultimately is a synonym for eventually in in the end topic. In some cases you can use "Ultimately" instead an adverb "Eventually", when it comes to topics like at last, in due time, in the course of time. popular alternative

Nearby Words: eventual, eventuality

Ultimately

Ultimately adverb - At a later time.
Usage example: we'll ultimately renovate this section of the house, but for now it will stay as it is
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Synonyms for Ultimately

Eventually is a synonym for ultimately in at last topic. You can use "Eventually" instead an adverb "Ultimately", if it concerns topics such as in due time. popular alternative

Nearby Word: ultimate

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Marvel Ultimate Alliance This ultimately means the X-Men will eventually disband, and Mystique will eventually murder Professor X.
  • Winter Warfare The French ultimately (barely) were left in possession of the field, but eventually left a few days later.
  • Film / The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg Guy finds out eventually, but he's already moved on from Geneviève at that point, and ultimately refuses when she asks him if he wants to meet the child.
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