Eventually: meaning, definitions and examples

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eventually

 

[ ɪˈvɛntʃuəli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

over time

used to indicate that something will happen at some point in the future

Synonyms

finally, ultimately

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,207, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.