eventually

[ ih-ven-choo-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. finally; ultimately; at some later time:

   Eventually we will own the house free and clear.

eventually

/ ɪˈvɛntʃʊəlɪ /

adverb

1. at the very end; finally
2. as sentence modifier after a long time or long delay

   eventually, he arrived

Word History and Origins

Origin of eventually¹

First recorded in 1650–60; eventual + -ly

Example Sentences

The car eventually stopped in Highland Park, about 1½ miles from where the chase began.

From Los Angeles Times

The strike was eventually called off after the company agreed seven-month contracts.

From BBC

When his grandparents passed, he took on the work of caring for the trees, and eventually, met John John Brown, who helped cultivate seeds and saplings to give out to other Muscogees.

From Salon

Several of Lee’s fans demanded a response from FOB Sushi Bar, which eventually posted a statement on Instagram.

From Salon

Darobactin binds to an essential protein in cells of different bacteria and eventually causes their death.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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