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

There was no way Iamaleava could grit his way to victory, the Bruins eventually succumbing during a 29-10 loss to the Trojans in which their quarterback was sacked four times — all in the second half.

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After a year of internal furor at Harvard and a faculty vote of no confidence, Summers eventually stepped down as president.

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If the chain eventually matches the store density it already has in the Washington, D.C., area, Zackfia estimates it could support something closer to 2,000 locations nationwide.

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“If you do not compete with them in China, eventually you will still need to compete with them outside China,” she said.

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The seven children eventually put up a united front opposing Tripi’s requests.

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• someday 
• sooner or later 
• ultimately