eventually — in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈventʃuəli/
Example Sentences
- He kept putting off his homework and eventually had to pull an all-nighter before the deadline.
- The pizza delivery guy got lost three times but eventually found our house when we started waving flashlights.
- Scientists believe that renewable energy will eventually replace fossil fuels completely.
eventually
ADVERB[/ɪˈventʃuəli/]
in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems
After years of training, she eventually crossed the marathon finish line.
What's potentially impossible becomes essentially achievable, eventually!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Latin word 'eventus' meaning 'outcome' or 'result', combined with the suffix '-al' (relating to) and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. The word evolved through Old French and Middle English to describe something that happens as a final outcome.
Breakdown
event (outcome, from Latin eventus) + -u- (connecting vowel) + -al (relating to) + -ly (adverb suffix) = eventually
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📝Examples
“He kept putting off his homework and eventually had to pull an all-nighter before the deadline.”
“The pizza delivery guy got lost three times but eventually found our house when we started waving flashlights.”
“Scientists believe that renewable energy will eventually replace fossil fuels completely.”
“My cat eventually learned to open the door by watching me do it a hundred times.”
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