Eventually
Example: The empire eventually fell after many years of decline.
Definition
"Eventually" is an adverb that means at some future time, especially after a series of events or a long delay. It indicates that something will happen in the end, despite any obstacles or the passage of time, as in the phrase: The empire eventually fell after many years of decline.
Etymology
The word "eventually" comes from the late Latin word 'eventualis,' meaning 'dependent on events.' It entered English in the late 16th century, combining 'event' with the suffix '-ally' to form an adverb. Did you know? The root 'event' originally referred to something that happens or occurs, highlighting how "eventually" is tied to the unfolding of events over time.
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"Eventually" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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