phrase (sentence adverb) · academic
Ultimately, + clause
Band 6-7task2speaking
Used to indicate the final conclusion after considering other factors.
Examples
“Ultimately, consumer demand will determine the product's success.”
“Ultimately, the choice rests with the individual.”
“Ultimately, investing in education benefits society as a whole.”
Band 8 sentence
“Ultimately, striking a balance between economic growth and environmental protection must be the policy priority.”
Collocations
- ultimately + clause
- ultimately responsible
Word family
ultimate adjective
Common mistakes
Ultimately that people will adapt.→Ultimately, people will adapt.
Ultimatively, the plan failed.→Ultimately, the plan failed.
Say it for a higher band
5Finally,→6In the end,→7+Ultimately, + clause
Synonyms
In the end,
Finally,
Easily confused
In the end,
“In the end, she decided to move abroad.”
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