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eventually

/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/adverb5 syllables

Eventually means: after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay.

Synonyms for eventually15

adverb, as in after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

finally

also used for eventually

at last, yet, ultimately, in the end, at length, at long last, by and by, in due course, in due time, in time, in the fullness of time, in the long run, in the long term, sooner or later

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What does eventually mean?1

adverb

1

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Eventually in a sentence

  • It'll take some time, but eventually we'll be able to rebuild.CK
  • Eventually, the problem may take care of itself.CK
  • Eventually, my patience is going to run out.CK
  • Eventually, the police are going to catch you.CK
  • Eventually, he was sentenced to five years in prison for the violent crime.CM
  • After eight months, he eventually started dating girls again.CM
  • If it exists, a crossover with it will eventually happen.Ooneykcall
  • I didn't know the performer, but eventually found out who she was.CK

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