eventually
even·tually
adverb
1.
within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
- “he will understand eventually”
- “he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves”
- “sooner or later you will have to face the facts”
- “in time they came to accept the harsh reality”
Origin
From eventual + -ly. The third sense is influenced by any of several European languages, including Czech eventuálně, French éventuellement, Swedish eventuellt.
Phrases
- at leisure
- one day
- some day
- sooner or later
Related words
Pertaining to
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