Eventually
Example: The empire eventually fell after many years of conflict.
Definition
"Eventually" is an adverb used to indicate that something will happen at some point in the future, often after a series of events or a long period of time. It suggests a final outcome occurring after delays or obstacles, as in "The empire eventually fell after many years of conflict."
Etymology
The word "eventually" originates from the Latin word 'eventus,' meaning 'outcome' or 'result.' It entered English through Old French and Middle English, evolving to express the idea of something happening in due course or as a final result. Did you know that "eventually" was once closely tied to legal and historical contexts, emphasizing eventual outcomes of long processes?
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"Eventually" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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