All 3 Uses of
ultimate
in
Oliver Twist
- He had turned the cuffs back, half-way up his arm, to get his hands out of the sleeves: apparently with the ultimate view of thrusting them into the pockets of his corduroy trousers; for there he kept them.†
Chpt 8ultimate = most extreme as in final, best, worst, most important, or most fundamental
- By dint of alternate threats, promises, and bribes, the lady in question was ultimately prevailed upon to undertake the commission.†
Chpt 13ultimately = finally; or in the end
- They were unavailing for a long time, but ultimately successful; and he went back with her to France.'†
Chpt 51 *
Definition:
most extreme as in final, best, worst, most important, or most fundamental
The exact meaning of ultimate depends upon its context. For example:
- "the ultimate decision-maker" -- the final
- "the ultimate car" -- the best
- "the ultimate insult" -- the worst
- "the ultimate source" -- original or most fundamental
- "the ultimate sacrifice" -- most extreme