Meaning of Inevitably
as is certain to happen
In simple words: certain to happen; cannot be avoided
Inevitably in a sentence
- Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story.
- Inevitably, it rained on the day of the wedding.
How to use Inevitably
Used to indicate something will happen as a result of something else. It's best for written or spoken contexts where certainty is needed. Avoid in casual conversations where a more informal tone is preferred.
Grammar pattern
inevitably + result
Memory hint
Think of 'inevitable' and 'inevitably' — sounds like a gate that always swings open when pushed.
Related words
Collocations with Inevitably
- inevitably lead to
- inevitably happen
- inevitably result in
Synonyms for Inevitably
- unavoidably
- certainly
- predictably
- necessarily
- invariably
Opposites of Inevitably
- avoidably
- optionally
Common mistakes with Inevitably
- Using in place of 'eventually' which implies uncertainty.
- Confusing with 'invariably', which can suggest frequency rather than certainty.
- Saying 'inevitably that' when it should just be 'inevitably'.
Inevitably appears in
Inevitably in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حتماً
من المؤكد حدوثه؛ لا يمكن تجنبه
- Bengaliবাংলা
অনিবার্যভাবে
নিশ্চিতভাবে ঘটবে; এড়ানো যাবে না
- GermanDeutsch
Unvermeidlich
sicher zu passieren; kann nicht vermieden werden
- SpanishEspañol
Inevitablemente
seguro que sucederá; no se puede evitar
- Persianفارسی
اجتنابناپذیر
حتمی؛ قابل اجتناب نیست
- FrenchFrançais
Inévitablement
certain de se produire ; qu'on ne peut éviter
- Hindiहिन्दी
अनिवार्य रूप से
होना निश्चित है; टाला नहीं जा सकता
- ItalianItaliano
Inevitabilmente
sicuro che accada; non si può evitare
- PortuguesePortuguês
Inevitavelmente
certo de acontecer; não pode ser evitado
- RussianРусский
Неизбежно
обязательно произойдет; чего нельзя избежать
- Urduاردو
ناگزیر
یقینی طور پر ہونا ہے؛ سے بچا نہیں جا سکتا
- Chinese中文
不可避免地, 必然地
certain to happen; cannot be avoided
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Inevitably
What does Inevitably mean?
certain to happen; cannot be avoided
What is the definition of Inevitably?
as is certain to happen
How do you use Inevitably in a sentence?
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story.
Can you give another example of Inevitably?
Inevitably, it rained on the day of the wedding.
What are synonyms for Inevitably?
Common alternatives include unavoidably, certainly, predictably, necessarily, invariably.
What is the opposite of Inevitably?
Opposite meanings include avoidably, optionally.
What words go with Inevitably?
It commonly pairs with inevitably lead to, inevitably happen, inevitably result in.
What are common mistakes when using Inevitably?
Using in place of 'eventually' which implies uncertainty. Confusing with 'invariably', which can suggest frequency rather than certainty. Saying 'inevitably that' when it should just be 'inevitably'.
How do you pronounce Inevitably?
US: /["/ɪnˈevɪtəbli/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈevɪtəbli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Inevitably?
Used to indicate something will happen as a result of something else. It's best for written or spoken contexts where certainty is needed. Avoid in casual conversations where a more informal tone is preferred.
What CEFR level is Inevitably?
"Inevitably" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.
