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

Yin expects the advantage could eventually shift global patterns of scientific productivity toward regions that have been held back by the language barrier.

From Science Daily

For now, the push higher for the S&P 500 should eventually see other indexes joining in.

From MarketWatch

In a hearing about his bail, federal prosecutors described him as a threat, requesting no bail after his arrest, which was eventually granted.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite these differences, the outcome was much the same: another lawsuit from Cooper and, eventually, another loss in court.

From Salon

These systems trap laser light between two mirrors, causing the light to bounce back and forth before some of it eventually escapes.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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