eventually
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “eventually” mean?
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
Is “eventually” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.