eventually

[ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li]

[ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li]

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eventual

Eventually means something is going to happen or come true after a while, but not necessarily right away. It's like saying it'll all work out in the end.

You use this word a lot when you're trying to be patient and reassuring someone that things will get better. For example, "Don't worry, I'll find a job eventually." Or, "We'll have enough money for a new house eventually." People often say it when they're promising something won't take too long or will eventually pay off in the end. It's like a way of saying "hang in there" or "it'll all work out." You might also hear someone use this word to talk about how things have been building up and are finally coming together – for example, "I've been working on this project for months, but eventually it'll be done."

How common is "eventually"?

Word eventually is considered common in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

adverb

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
(of a sequence) For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.
Example: Eventually, all prime numbers are odd.

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Real examples of "eventually" in context

Black Hole Star – The Star That Shouldn't Exist

Entertainment

Eventually, they generate so much heat and pressure that they ignite fusion reactions and a new star is born.

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The ENTIRE HISTORY of Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls!

Entertainment

Eventually, Mable would be approached by Blendin Blandin, who was actually possessed by Bill at some point off-screen.

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Bill would eventually take matters into his own hands to spread his ideals with his people by any means necessary,