eventually

adverb

even·​tu·​al·​ly i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wə-lē How to pronounce eventually (audio)
-ˈven-chə-lē,
-chü-ə-lē How to pronounce eventually (audio)
: at an unspecified later time : in the end

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.
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Meetings become performative, projects lose momentum, and eventually, top performers burn out or disengage. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Miami-Dade has been planning stations in Wynwood, Little Haiti, North Miami and other neighborhoods along the route, which would eventually stretch north to Palm Beach County. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025 After sharing her frustrations on social media, White was able to get 10 chairs donated from the First United Methodist Church and eventually signs were put up. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025 Colapinto eventually gave way after noticing the MCL39 in his mirror. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eventually

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eventually was in 1667

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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eventually. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

eventually

adverb
even·​tu·​al·​ly
i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl-ē,
-ˈven-chəl-ē
: at some later time : in the end

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