ultimate

The word “ultimate” has 3 syllables: ul-ti-mate.

It's pronounced as /ˈʌltɪmət/.

What is synonym and antonym for ultimate?

In the thesaurus, “ultimate” has 18 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ultimate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ultimate

absolute
basic
closing
consummation
epitome
eventual
farthest
final
last
latest
latter
limit
maximum
most
preeminent
quintessence
transcendent
utmost

Antonyms for ultimate

beginning
earliest
first
foremost
inferior
initial
innermost
intermediate
least
middle
minimal
minimum
nearest
opening
original
pioneer
primary
slightest
smallest
starting

Meanings of ultimate

noun

The most basic or fundamental of a set of things.
The final or most distant point; the conclusion.
The greatest extremity; the maximum.
A non-contact competitive team sport played with a 175 gram flying disc, the object of which is to score points by passing the disc to a player in the opposing end zone; ultimate frisbee.

verb

To finish; to complete.

adjective

Final; last in a series.
(of a syllable) Last in a word or other utterance.
Being the greatest possible; maximum; most extreme.
Being the most distant or extreme; farthest.
That will happen at some time; eventual.
Last in a train of progression or consequences; tended toward by all that precedes; arrived at, as the last result; final.
Incapable of further analysis; incapable of further division or separation; constituent; elemental.

Example Sentences

She aimed for the ultimate goal of reaching the summit of the mountain.
In the world of gaming, obtaining the ultimate weapon is a coveted achievement.
The championship match was the ultimate test of skill and determination for the athletes.
His dream car turned out to be the ultimate expression of luxury and performance.
The successful completion of the project was the ultimate reward for months of hard work.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ultimate, such as: absolute, basic, beginning, closing, consummation, earliest, epitome.

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