B2 verb Formel

ultimate

/ˈʌltɪmeɪt/

To reach a final result, conclusion, or peak state. It describes the process of something coming to its finished or most developed form.

Exemples

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1

The weekend road trip will ultimate at the mountain peak.

The weekend road trip will ultimate at the mountain peak.

2

The diplomatic discussions are expected to ultimate in a comprehensive peace treaty.

The diplomatic discussions are expected to ultimate in a comprehensive peace treaty.

3

I really hope all this hard work will ultimate soon so I can finally relax.

I really hope all this hard work will ultimate soon so I can finally relax.

Famille de mots

Nom
ultimacy
Verb
ultimate
Adverbe
ultimately
Adjectif
ultimate
Apparenté
ultimatum
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Ultimate' fighter who 'ultimates' the match by finishing his opponent at the very end.

Quiz rapide

The long-standing conflict is expected to ______ in a signed agreement by the end of the week.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ultimate

Exemples

1

The weekend road trip will ultimate at the mountain peak.

everyday

The weekend road trip will ultimate at the mountain peak.

2

The diplomatic discussions are expected to ultimate in a comprehensive peace treaty.

formal

The diplomatic discussions are expected to ultimate in a comprehensive peace treaty.

3

I really hope all this hard work will ultimate soon so I can finally relax.

informal

I really hope all this hard work will ultimate soon so I can finally relax.

4

In this chemical process, the reaction will ultimate once the catalyst is fully absorbed.

academic

In this chemical process, the reaction will ultimate once the catalyst is fully absorbed.

5

The merger negotiations are scheduled to ultimate by the end of the current fiscal quarter.

business

The merger negotiations are scheduled to ultimate by the end of the current fiscal quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
ultimacy
Verb
ultimate
Adverbe
ultimately
Adjectif
ultimate
Apparenté
ultimatum

Collocations courantes

ultimate in success ultimate in success
ultimate in a decision ultimate in a decision
ultimate in victory ultimate in victory
ultimate in a settlement ultimate in a settlement
ultimate in completion ultimate in completion

Phrases Courantes

ultimate in

ultimate in

ultimate at

ultimate at

ultimate toward

ultimate toward

Souvent confondu avec

ultimate vs terminate

Terminate implies ending something active or stopping a process, while ultimate implies reaching a natural conclusion or peak.

ultimate vs culminate

Culminate is much more common in modern English; ultimate as a verb is rare and highly formal.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a verb, ultimate is rare and very formal; it is almost always used with the preposition 'in'. It is pronounced with a long 'a' sound at the end (/eɪt/), unlike the adjective form.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the adjective form when they intend to use a verb, or they use 'ultimate' to mean 'to start' because it sounds important.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Ultimate' fighter who 'ultimates' the match by finishing his opponent at the very end.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Late Latin 'ultimatus', which is the past participle of 'ultimare', meaning 'to come to an end'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Often used as an intransitive verb followed by the preposition 'in'. Regular verb conjugation: ultimates, ultimated, ultimating.

Quiz rapide

The long-standing conflict is expected to ______ in a signed agreement by the end of the week.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ultimate

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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