Eventually
Example: The city eventually became the capital after many years.
Definition
"Eventually" is an adverb used to indicate that something will happen after a period of time or a series of events, often implying a final outcome or conclusion. For example, 'The city eventually became the capital after many years' means it became the capital at last, after a long process.
Etymology
The word "eventually" comes from the Latin word 'eventus,' meaning 'outcome' or 'result.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, evolving to describe something happening as a final consequence or result. Did you know? Its root 'eventus' is also the source of the word 'event,' linking both to the idea of something that occurs.
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"Eventually" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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