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inevitably

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of inevitably

because of necessity

  • we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money
Synonyms of inevitably

ineluctably, inescapably, ipso facto, necessarily, needs, perforce, unavoidably
Words Related to inevitably

involuntarily
Antonyms of inevitably

unnecessarily

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