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Absolutely vs Ultimately - What's the difference?

absolutely | ultimately |

As adverbs the difference between absolutely and ultimately

is that absolutely is in an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly while ultimately is indicating the last item.

As an interjection absolutely

is yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement .

absolutely

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
  • Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.
  • (grammar) In a manner that does not take an object.
  • Usage notes

    * Absolutely'' is not to be confused with intensives such as ''very'' or ''indeed , as it is an unconditional term.

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.
  • Usage notes

    * Some commentators, especially in England, criticise the interjectional use as having no useful meaning beyond that of yes;, page 3 however, this assumes that emphasis is useless, which, pragmatically speaking, it isn’t.

    References

    See also

    * absitively posolutely English degree adverbs

    ultimately

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • Indicating the last item.
  • Firstly, ... Secondly, ... Ultimately , ...
  • Indicating the most important action.
  • Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week.
  • * {{quote-news
  • , year=2011 , date=October 29 , author=Neil Johnston , title=Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=That Wolves reached half-time on level terms had much to do with the ultimately luckless Hennessey, who was in action in the opening minute to tip away Samir Nasri's shot following a City corner.}}

    Synonyms

    * at last * eventually * in the end * at the end of the day