eventually

e-ven-tu-al-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In the end, especially after a long time or series of problems.

  2. 2.

    At an unspecified time in the future.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    eventually become — To transform into something over time.
  • •
    eventually lead to — To result in something after a process.

Related words

Antonyms: immediately, never
See also: finally, later, soon, ultimately
Synonyms: at last, finally, in the end, ultimately

Etymology

From Medieval Latin eventualis, from Latin eventus ("outcome, event"), from evenire ("to happen"). The English suffix -ly was added to form the adverb.