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Eventually vs. Ultimately

Eventually

/ɪˈventʃuəli/

In the end, especially after a lot of delays or problems.

Examples:

We waited for hours, and she eventually arrived.It was a hard journey, but he eventually succeeded.

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This word has no antonyms

Ultimately

/ˈʌltəmətli/

Finally; in the end or at the most basic level

Examples:

Ultimately, it's your choice.I'm happy, because ultimately, he agreed with me.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Both words denote a sense of time, but ultimately refers to the final result or outcome, while eventually emphasizes the passage of time before reaching a conclusion.
Think of ultimately as the final destination and eventually as the journey or time leading up to something.
Use ultimately when you want to discuss the end result of a process.
Use eventually when emphasizing the time taken to reach an outcome.
Remember, ultimately connotes a sense of inevitability, whereas eventually suggests patience over time.

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