Cool MateMeaning of Eventually
at the end of a period of time or a series of events
In simple words: In the end; after a period of time.
Eventually in a sentence
- Our flight eventually left five hours late.
- I'll get round to mending it eventually.
- She hopes eventually to attend medical school and become a doctor.
- She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for ‘The Times’.
- It can result in cell damage and eventually lead to cancer.
- But this could eventually become a problem for the city.
- They did eventually find my luggage.
- When she eventually got the car going, there was a funny sound from the fan belt.
- I believe this conflict will eventually come to an end.
How to use Eventually
Commonly used to suggest that something will happen after a delay. Avoid in very formal writing or when expressing immediate actions.
Grammar pattern
eventually + clause
Memory hint
Think of 'eventually' as 'eventually, it will happen' — imagine waiting for a bus that finally arrives.
Related words
Collocations with Eventually
- eventually arrive
- eventually lead to
- eventually happen
Synonyms for Eventually
Opposites of Eventually
Common mistakes with Eventually
- Using 'eventually' when the action is immediate or certain.
- Confusing it with 'eventual,' which refers to the final outcome rather than the process leading to it.
- Incorrectly placing it at the beginning of a sentence without a comma.
Compare Eventually with Finally, Ultimately, In the end, At last, Sooner or later
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Eventually in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
في النهاية
في النهاية؛ بعد فترة من الوقت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অবশেষে
শেষ পর্যন্ত; কিছু সময় পর।
- GermanDeutsch
Irgendwann, schließlich
Am Ende; nach einer gewissen Zeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Eventualmente
Al final; después de un tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
در نهایت
در پایان؛ بعد از یک دوره زمانی.
- FrenchFrançais
Finalement, à la longue
À la fin ; après un certain temps.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आखिरकार
अंत में; कुछ समय बाद।
- ItalianItaliano
Alla fine, Alla lunga
Alla fine; dopo un po' di tempo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Eventualmente, Por fim
No fim; depois de um tempo.
- RussianРусский
В конце концов, в итоге
В конце концов, после какого-то времени.
- Urduاردو
آخر کار، آخر میں
آخر کار؛ کچھ وقت گزرنے کے بعد۔
- Chinese中文
最终
最后；经过一段时间后。
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Frequently asked questions about Eventually
What does Eventually mean?
In the end; after a period of time.
What is the definition of Eventually?
at the end of a period of time or a series of events
How do you use Eventually in a sentence?
Our flight eventually left five hours late.
Can you give another example of Eventually?
I'll get round to mending it eventually.
What are synonyms for Eventually?
Common alternatives include finally, ultimately, in the end, at last, sooner or later.
What is the opposite of Eventually?
Opposite meanings include immediately, instantly, now.
What words go with Eventually?
It commonly pairs with eventually arrive, eventually lead to, eventually happen.
What are common mistakes when using Eventually?
Using 'eventually' when the action is immediate or certain. Confusing it with 'eventual,' which refers to the final outcome rather than the process leading to it. Incorrectly placing it at the beginning of a sentence without a comma.
How do you pronounce Eventually?
US: /["/ɪˈventʃuəli/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈventʃuəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Eventually?
Commonly used to suggest that something will happen after a delay. Avoid in very formal writing or when expressing immediate actions.
What CEFR level is Eventually?
"Eventually" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.