eventually

even·tu·al·ly

adv

Definition of EVENTUALLY

: at an unspecified later time : in the end

Examples of EVENTUALLY

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

First Known Use of EVENTUALLY

circa 1680

Related to EVENTUALLY

Synonyms: yet, finally, someday, sometime, sooner or later, ultimately

Related Words: anon, before long, by and by, directly, imminently, momentarily, presently, shortly, soon; forthwith, immediately, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway

Near Antonyms: ne'er, never, nevermore

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