Dictionary Entry
eventually
Part of SpeechadverbPronunciation/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/Word FrequencyCommon (5.73)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
In a Sentence
“The essay uses eventually to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“"Physical culture" became gym class, or working out, or just plain exercise, and the term eventually died--until the New York Times resurrected it as a pompous catch-all for doing somewhat inane things like riding expensive bicycles in club races and doing yoga with your dog:”
“When he died, the title eventually fell to Francis Bacon.”
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Origin
From Latin 'eventus' (outcome), related to 'evenire' (to happen).
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Poetry examples for “eventually”
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