Both Uses of
ultimate
in
Me Before You
- Back in the car, ultimately.†
p. 168.9 *ultimately = finally; or in the end
- Ultimately, they want to look on the bright side.†
p. 274.9
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