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Meaning of word ulterior from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed).

Example : Subterranean motives for murder.
Looked too closely for an ulterior purpose in all knowledge.

Synonyms : subterranean, subterraneous

Meaning : Beyond or outside an area of immediate interest. Remote.

Example : A suggestion ulterior to the present discussion.
Without...any purpose, immediate or ulterior.

Meaning : Coming at a subsequent time or stage.

Example : Without ulterior argument.
The mood posterior to.

Synonyms : later, posterior

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.