eventually

American  

[ih-ven-choo-uh-lee] / ɪˈvɛn tʃu ə li /

adverb

1. finally; ultimately; at some later time.

   Eventually we will own the house free and clear.

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eventually British  

/ ɪˈvɛntʃʊəlɪ /

adverb

1. at the very end; finally

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

   eventually, he arrived

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Etymology

Origin of eventually

First recorded in 1650–60; eventual + -ly

Example Sentences

His estate announced on Wednesday that it has "commenced a formal sale process" for the franchise "consistent with Allen's directive to eventually sell his sports holdings and direct all estate proceeds to philanthropy".

From BBC

This eventually led to the function being removed for users.

From BBC

Her family urged people to tamp down speculation and she eventually returned safe and unharmed.

From Los Angeles Times

The Spaniard made Royer pay, eventually reeling off five consecutive games to wrap up victory.

From Barron's

His sister Jody has controlled the team since Paul's death in 2018, and has long said that it would eventually be sold under her brother's plans to give most of his wealth to charity.

From Barron's

Related Words

• finally
• in the course of time
• one day
• someday
• sooner or later
• ultimately