eventually
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
Adverb 3 meanings
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
“Everyone's true colors will be revealed eventually.”
For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.
“Eventually, all prime numbers are odd.”
Possibly, potentially, perhaps.
“I will come eventually, but haven't decided yet.”
Etymology
From eventual + -ly. The third sense is influenced by any of several European languages, including Czech eventuálně, French éventuellement, Swedish eventuellt.
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EVENTUALLY at a glance
EVENTUALLY has 10 letters and scores 16 points in Scrabble (E 1 + V 4 + E 1 + N 1 + T 1 + U 1 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 20 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,352 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with eventually
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