Eventually: meaning, definitions and examples
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eventually
[ ɪˈvɛntʃuəli ]
in the end
after a long time, typically a difficult or protracted one
Synonyms
finally, in the end, ultimately
Examples of usage
- Eventually, he found his way back home.
- She eventually realized her mistake and apologized.
over time
used to indicate that something will happen at some point in the future
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She will eventually learn to play the piano.
- The project will eventually be completed.
Translations
Translations of the word "eventually" in other languages:
🇵🇹 eventualmente
🇮🇳 आखिरकार
🇩🇪 schließlich
🇮🇩 akhirnya
🇺🇦 зрештою
🇵🇱 ostatecznie
🇯🇵 最終的に
🇫🇷 finalement
🇪🇸 finalmente
🇹🇷 sonunda
🇰🇷 결국
🇸🇦 في النهاية
🇨🇿 nakonec
🇸🇰 nakoniec
🇨🇳 最终
🇸🇮 končno
🇮🇸 að lokum
🇰🇿 ақырында
🇬🇪 საბოლოოდ
🇦🇿 nəhayət
🇲🇽 finalmente
Word origin
The word 'eventually' originated from the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'eventuel', meaning 'contingent'. It has evolved over time to signify something that will happen at some point in the future or after a long period of time.