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

After spending a year there as a student, he transferred to University of San Diego, where he spent three seasons strengthening his game before eventually transferring to UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times

He was eventually released without charge and continues to work, but usually hides with his clients when the patrols pass by.

From Barron's

Titone said Epstein eventually called him to discuss Brunel’s suit and tried to build a rapport, bonding over their shared Brooklyn roots.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

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