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Grammar : Adv
Spell : ih-ven-choo-uh-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈvɛn tʃu ə li



Definition of eventually

Origin :
  • "ultimately," 1670s, from eventual + -ly (2).
  • adv in the course of time
Example sentences :
  • Eventually, the call of freedom comes to every mind and every soul.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The smallest bit of fat will eventually render it dull and cloudy.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • And eventually the day came when he was unable to make the stipulated payments.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • He had eventually informed him of his journey, and promised to call upon him.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • When Thomas eventually put in an appearance he was greeted with jeers.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • They talked for some time in low tones, but eventually Tom fell asleep.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • We eventually arrived at Alexandria on the 25th September 1914.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • It was possible that she might eventually become what her mother certainly could never be.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • They eventually settled on a restaurant and ordered their repast.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • When eventually he turned towards her, he uttered a suppressed exclamation.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill

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