eventually

[ih-ven-choo-uh-lee]

adverb

1. finally; ultimately; at some later time.

   Eventually we will own the house free and clear.

eventually

/ ɪˈvɛntʃʊəlɪ /

adverb

1. at the very end; finally

2. (as sentence modifier) after a long time or long delay

   eventually, he arrived

Word History and Origins

Origin of eventually¹

First recorded in 1650–60; eventual + -ly

Example Sentences

The tokenization of private funds could eventually expand investor access to the more complex, expensive and often-opaque investment vehicles that have long been in the domain of the elite.

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After interdiction, the Coast Guard typically begins a process that adheres to legal strictures, detaining the crew and eventually turning them over to a U.S. law enforcement agency.

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It is not clear what role the other four newly arrested people allegedly played in the theft but Beccuau said they "may eventually inform us about how the incident took place".

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Pearce said he grew concerned when neither woman woke up and repeatedly checked on them, eventually taking them to different hospitals.

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Her goal now is to expand Team Illuminate's network regionally, and eventually internationally, by partnering with other climate-focused organisations.

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