What does "eventually" mean?

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

What is a synonym for "eventually"?

Common synonyms include: at last, finally, ultimately, yet, after all, as things go.

How do you pronounce "eventually"?

Pronounced //ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li//.

Eventually

//ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li// adv

adv ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adverb

1
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks. not-comparable
"Everyone's true colors will be revealed eventually."
2
For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions. not-comparable
"Eventually, all prime numbers are odd."
3
Possibly, potentially, perhaps. not-comparable, proscribed
"I will come eventually, but haven't decided yet."

Adverb

1
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay wordnet

Synonyms

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at last finally ultimately yet after all as things go

Antonyms

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immediately long ago promptly soon

Example

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"Everything eventually gets easier with practice."

Etymology

From eventual + -ly. The third sense is influenced by any of several European languages, including Czech eventuálně, French éventuellement, Swedish eventuellt.

Related phrases

in end one day some day sooner or later

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