Eventually
/ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
Definitions
At an unspecified later time; in the end.
/ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
At some later time; in the end
I'm sure he'll come around eventually.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're waiting for your favorite video game to come out. Eventually, after a lot of waiting, it finally arrives! 'Eventually' means it will happen at some point, just not right now.
👶 For kids: It means 'later on'. Like, 'You'll eventually get ice cream after dinner!'
More Examples
We will eventually have to face the truth.
Eventually, the rain stopped, and the sun came out.
If you keep practicing, you'll eventually get better.
How It's Used
"We'll eventually find a solution."
"The company will eventually release the new product."
Idioms & expressions
eventually and invariably
Describes something that is certain to happen, and it's also something that typically happens as time goes on
"The company will eventually and invariably face market fluctuations."
eventually… or else
Used to imply that something is supposed to happen and there will be consequences if it does not.
"You'll eventually finish your chores, or else there will be no dessert."
From Middle English *eventuel* (adjective) + -ly (adverbial suffix). *Eventuel* derives from Latin *eventualis* ('resulting, happening'), from *eventus* ('outcome, occurrence'), past participle of *evenire* ('to come out, happen').
The word 'eventually' has been used in English since the late 17th century. Initially, it was more closely tied to the 'event' or 'outcome' of something but has evolved to its current meaning relating to time.
Memory tip
Think of an event, and imagine it happening… eventually!
Word Origin
"to come out, happen"