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eventually

adverb

Simple meaning

In the end.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪˈvɛntʃəwəli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

  2. proscribednon-native speakers' English

    Possibly, potentially, perhaps.

  3. mathematicsof a sequence

    For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

Used this way, eventually is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Synonyms

Sense: in the end

at lengthyet

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