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

What began as a weeklong music camp eventually turned into year-round educational programming, where students learn songwriting, music theory, recording and live performance before showcasing their work on the festival stage. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

In 1973, Austin expanded its section of I-35 through the central part of the city, which eventually included its now-infamous second deck of the highway. — Mac Engel july 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

The driver eventually exited the vehicle, approached its open trunk and fired a gun into the trunk, according to authorities. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Smith eventually received a master’s degree in education and taught music to elementary school students in New York City before retiring in the 2000s. — ABC News, 30 July 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