Eventually
Example: The city eventually became the capital after many years.
Definition
"Eventually" is an adverb that means in the end, especially after a long delay, series of events, or difficulties. It indicates that something will happen or be true after some time or after certain conditions are met, as in the phrase: The city eventually became the capital after many years.
Etymology
The word "eventually" comes from the late Middle English, derived from the Latin 'eventus' meaning 'outcome' or 'result.' It entered English in the 15th century, originally connected to the idea of an event or result occurring. Did you know? Its evolution reflects how language captures the passage of time leading to a final outcome.
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"Eventually" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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