Eventually vs. Ultimately — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Eventually and Ultimately
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Eventually
In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems
Eventually, after midnight, I arrived at the hotel
Ultimately
Finally; in the end
The largest firms may ultimately become unstoppable
Eventually
At an unspecified future time
Eventually rose to the position of vice president.
Ultimately
At last; in the end; eventually.
Eventually
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
Everyone's true colors will be revealed eventually.
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Ultimately
(linguistics) Used to indicate the etymon at which a given etymological derivation terminates.
Cognate to Gottscheerish boßər, bàsser. Ultimately cognate to standard High German Wasser.
Shortened from maxiature, ultimately from Latin maximus ("large").
Ultimately from Latin equus ("horse").
Eventually
For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.
Eventually, all prime numbers are odd.
Ultimately
As a final consequence; at last; in the end; as, afflictions often tend to correct immoral habits, and ultimately prove blessings.
Eventually
Possibly, potentially, perhaps
I will come eventually, but haven't decided yet.
Ultimately
As the end result of a succession or process;
Ultimately he had to give in
At long last the winter was over
Eventually
In an eventual manner; finally; ultimately.
Ultimately
After everything has been considered;
In the final analysis, we are quite well off
Eventually
Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time;
He will understand eventually
He longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
Sooner or later you will have to face the facts
In time they came to accept the harsh reality
Eventually
After a long period of time or an especially long delay;
At length they arrived
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