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

In the fourth quarter, Marcus Smart went down amid a pile of players in the lane and eventually limped to the locker room never to return.

From Los Angeles Times

It was Arbeloa's 43rd birthday and he was eventually able to celebrate with a victory, although his team lacked energy and spark in the first half.

From Barron's

Those seeking to understand Uganda's next chapter have largely focused on the question of presidential succession - when and how Museveni will eventually exit the stage.

From BBC

Spurs fans were chanting "sacked in the morning" at their own manager even during the video assistant referee check for offside that eventually cleared Wilson's winner.

From BBC

The technology could eventually enable more advanced chips for smartphones and other wireless electronics, helping make them smaller, faster, and more energy efficient.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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