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

But behind the scenes, the warring sides eventually came to an agreement.

From BBC

In that capacity, she helped plan the the national park where she would eventually work.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple eventually became engaged on Jan. 31 in Tuscany, according to Vogue.

From Los Angeles Times

But she lost her job after Hurricane Beryl in July 2024 and eventually let her coverage expire to control her costs.

From MarketWatch

He’s increasingly befuddled, an embarrassment to her, eventually a danger to himself.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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