eventually

adverb

even·tu·al·ly i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wə-lē

-ˈven-chə-lē,

-chü-ə-lē

Synonyms of eventually

: at an unspecified later time : in the end

Examples of eventually in a Sentence

Eventually, I did get better and returned to work. I am sure that we'll succeed eventually. Her constant campaigning eventually got her the nomination. This plant eventually reaches a height of 15 feet.

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Lula previously spent more than a year in prison on corruption convictions that were eventually annulled. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 The series interviews two of Perry’s closest friends — industry pal Kevin Pollak, and his sister Mia Perry Bowick, who eventually became a therapist well-versed in addiction in large part because of her big brother’s struggle. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2026 Satellite operators might eventually pay specialized companies to remove aging equipment or extend the useful lives of working spacecraft. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The Warriors hung around for a few more minutes, but the Suns eventually pulled away and Luke Kennard hit a 3 to extend the lead to 117-102 with six minutes left. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventually

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eventually was in 1667

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eventually

adverb

even·tu·al·ly

i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl-ē,

-ˈven-chəl-ē

: at some later time : in the end

eventually

adverb

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