English · Numbers & Time
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.