eventually

Everyday

Eventually means in the end, after a long time, a lot of waiting or many problems. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it moves time forward and shows that something finally happened after delays; in science it describes slow changes («eventually the ice melted»). Phrases: «eventually, they...», «it will eventually».

Examples

• We eventually found the lost dog. tree →
• After hours of rain, the sun eventually came out. tree →
• The caterpillar eventually turns into a butterfly. tree →
• I practised and eventually I could ride my bike. tree →
• The ice cube eventually melted completely. tree →
• Keep trying, and you will eventually solve it. tree →
• Eventually, everyone got home safely. tree →
• But, knowing that persistence would eventually succeed, he held her fast until she assumed her true form. tree →

Note

False friend: in many languages a similar word means «possibly» or «maybe», but in English «eventually» means «in the end». It is a good time connective in story writing, like «finally» and «at last».