eventually

adverb

even·​tu·​al·​ly i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wə-lē 

-ˈven-chə-lē,

-chü-ə-lē 

: at an unspecified later time : in the end

Synonyms

• finally
• someday
• sometime
• sooner or later
• ultimately
• yet

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Saldívar barricaded herself in a truck outside, threatening to take her own life before eventually surrendering. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Bali eventually took Roosevelt’s recommendation in 2024. —Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Mar. 2025

After Maryland opened the scoring with a fastbreak layup by Gillespie just 23 seconds into the game, Florida seized control, eventually racing to a 20-9 advantage that included 11 straight points in a 3:30 stretch. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025

Unpaid bills can affect your credit and can lead to having to make a payment plan eventually. —Víctor Rosario, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

eventually

adverb

even·​tu·​al·​ly

i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl-ē,

-ˈven-chəl-ē

: at some later time : in the end