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eventually

/ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

[/ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/]

in the end; after some time

Beginneradverb

Definition

Eventually means at last, after a long time or many steps.

Example

Eventually, they found the right answer.

Eventually, they found the right answer.

Etymology

From 'eventual', from Latin 'eventus' meaning outcome, plus '-ly'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to show that something happens after a delay or process.

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