B2 2K

Inevitable

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈevɪtəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈevɪtəbl/"]/

Meaning of Inevitable

that you cannot avoid or prevent

In simple words: Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Inevitable in a sentence

• It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.
• It was inevitable that there would be job losses.
• A rise in interest rates seems inevitable.
• The scandal made her resignation inevitable.
• They came to see defeat as inevitable.
• the English and their inevitable cups of tea
• You have to accept the inevitable.
• The inevitable happened—I forgot my passport.

How to use Inevitable

Use 'inevitable' to describe something that is expected to occur without fail. Avoid in very casual conversations; it’s more suited for formal or literary contexts.

Grammar pattern

inevitable + noun

Memory hint

Think of it as 'in-evitable' — you can’t evade it.

Related words

Collocations with Inevitable

• appear
• be
• look
• almost
• virtually
• apparently
• bow to the inevitable
• appear
• be
• look
• almost
• virtually
• apparently
• bow to the inevitable

Synonyms for Inevitable

• unavoidable

Opposites of Inevitable

• avoidable
• preventable
• uncertain

Common mistakes with Inevitable

• Confused with 'invincible'; they have different meanings.
• Using 'inevitable' with 'to' instead of 'that' (correct: 'that something happens').
• Mispronouncing it as 'in-evitable' instead of 'in-evitable'.

Frequently asked questions about Inevitable

What does Inevitable mean?

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

What is the definition of Inevitable?

that you cannot avoid or prevent

How do you use Inevitable in a sentence?

It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.

Can you give another example of Inevitable?

It was inevitable that there would be job losses.

What are synonyms for Inevitable?

Common alternatives include unavoidable.

What is the opposite of Inevitable?

Opposite meanings include avoidable, preventable, uncertain.

What words go with Inevitable?

It commonly pairs with appear, be, look, almost, virtually, apparently, bow to the inevitable, appear, be, look, almost, virtually, apparently, bow to the inevitable.

What are common mistakes when using Inevitable?

Confused with 'invincible'; they have different meanings. Using 'inevitable' with 'to' instead of 'that' (correct: 'that something happens'). Mispronouncing it as 'in-evitable' instead of 'in-evitable'.

How do you pronounce Inevitable?

US: /["/ɪnˈevɪtəbl/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈevɪtəbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Inevitable?

Use 'inevitable' to describe something that is expected to occur without fail. Avoid in very casual conversations; it’s more suited for formal or literary contexts.

What CEFR level is Inevitable?

"Inevitable" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.