eventually

adverb

even·​tu·​al·​ly i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wə-lē 

-ˈven-chə-lē, 

-chü-ə-lē 

: at an unspecified later time : in the end

Synonyms of eventually

• finally
• someday
• ultimately

Examples of eventually in a Sentence

Eventually, I did get better and returned to work.

I am sure that we'll succeed eventually.

Her constant campaigning eventually got her the nomination.

This plant eventually reaches a height of 15 feet.

Recent Examples on the Web

Selvi hopes to qualify as a nurse and eventually work in Singapore. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

But the former sports bar will now pilot programs and, eventually, host its Institute Residential Fellowship programs. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

That information could eventually help doctors tailor breast cancer screening to a woman's individual risk, Lehman said. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Last season, in the Rams’ first four games, Stafford passed for eight touchdowns, with two interceptions, en route to a 3-1 start and what eventually became his run to a first MVP award. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

eventually

adverb

even·​tu·​al·​ly

i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl-ē, 

-ˈven-chəl-ē

: at some later time : in the end