Eventually

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Pronunciation: /ɪˈvɛn.tʃu.ə.li/

Definitions of eventually

adverb an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing information on time, manner, place, or degree. 'Eventually' indicates that something will happen at some point in the future, after some delay or time has passed.

Example Sentences

A1 I was lost in the city, but eventually I found my way back to the hotel.

A2 She struggled with the math problem for a while, but eventually she got the right answer.

B1 After months of hard work, he eventually achieved his goal of running a marathon.

B2 Despite facing many obstacles, they eventually succeeded in launching their business.

C1 The negotiations were difficult, but eventually a compromise was reached.

C2 After years of research, the scientist eventually made a groundbreaking discovery.

Examples of eventually in a Sentence

formal After much deliberation, they eventually reached a consensus on the matter.

informal We got lost a few times, but eventually found our way to the party.

slang I kept procrastinating, but eventually got my act together and finished the project.

figurative Like a seed planted in the ground, with time and care, it eventually grew into a beautiful flower.

Grammatical Forms of eventually

past tense

eventually

plural

eventuallys

comparative

more eventually

superlative

most eventually

present tense

eventually

future tense

will eventually

perfect tense

have eventually

continuous tense

is eventually

singular

eventually

positive degree

eventually

infinitive

to eventually

gerund

eventuallying

participle

eventuallyed

Origin and Evolution of eventually

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'eventually' originated from the Old French word 'eventuel', which was derived from the Latin word 'eventualis' meaning 'pertaining to events'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'eventually' has come to mean 'at some point in the future' or 'after some time has passed', shifting from its original meaning of 'pertaining to events'.