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

New technology doesn’t merely seep into the economy, eventually it grows into a Category 5 storm and starts tearing up trailer parks in its path.

From The Wall Street Journal

The findings could eventually help doctors reduce mistakes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.

From Science Daily

Vladisavljevic expected a new organisation to arise that would be able "to carry an election campaign" and eventually "take part in governing after the elections".

From Barron's

"Luckily, this script saw the light of day eventually," said Mr Brannan.

From BBC

As the trees break off or fall, the downed logs become food and cover for earthbound species and eventually decay into nutrients in the soil.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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