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

Such trust can go a long way in progressing CTs with faster patient recruitment, retention and eventually adoption of their products. —Avik Pal, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Russell eventually finished the race in fourth, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri coming home behind Verstappen in second and third respectively in a chaotic race. —Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024

The Serpens Nebula, located 1,300 light-years from Earth, is home to a particularly dense cluster of newly forming stars, some of which will eventually grow to the mass of our sun. —Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024

As a result, blood flow to the heart is impaired, which can lead to the ventricles malfunctioning and eventually failing. —Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

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