eventually
gb/ɪvˈɛnt͡ʃuəli/ us/ɪvˈɛnt͡ʃuəli/
B1
Английский
~ 1200
Значения
0 значений
adverb
B1
property
1
Finally, after some delay
At a later time, after waiting or after other things happen first.
Модель употребления:
[someone/something] eventually [does something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eventually' with 'possibly' or 'maybe', but 'eventually' means it will happen, just not right away.
Синонимы
finally (Often interchangeable, but 'finally' can also imply relief or completion more strongly.)
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ultimately (More formal and can emphasize the end result over the process.)
Антонимы
immediately (Means happening right away, without the delay implied by 'eventually'.)
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never (Indicates that something does not happen at any time, opposite of something happening later.)
Коллокации
eventually realize
|eventually become
|eventually decide
|eventually lead to
|eventually find
Темы
daily life
|time
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- After months of searching, she eventually found a job she loved.
- We knew the snow would eventually melt.
- He eventually admitted that he had made a mistake.
- The negotiations were long, but they eventually reached an agreement.
Примеры для изучающих
- I will eventually buy a car.
- He will eventually come back.
- The baby will eventually walk.
- We will eventually finish the project.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
eventually
IPA
GB/ɪvˈɛnt͡ʃuəli/
US/ɪvˈɛnt͡ʃuəli/
Слоги и ударение
even - tu - ally (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tu)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: eventually
- Plural: eventuallies
Родственные слова
Forms
eventuallies
noun
Related words
eventful
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uneventful
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
eventuality
noun
Выражения
eventually end up
1/ɪvˈɛnt͡ʃuəli ˈɛnd ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
Reach a final situation after time
To be in a place or situation in the end after other things happen first.
Примеры
- We got lost and eventually ended up in a small village.
- She studied law but eventually ended up working in marketing.
eventually lead to
1/ɪvˈɛnt͡ʃuəli lˈid tə/
fixed phrase
Cause something in the end
To make something happen after some time has passed.
Примеры
- His poor diet will eventually lead to health problems.
- Years of research eventually led to a breakthrough.