How do I use eventually in a sentence?
In the English language, “eventually” means “finally”, “sometime in the future”, “sooner or later.” Examples of “eventually” in sentences: “I’m looking for a new job. It’s tough but I’m sure I’ll find one eventually.”
Can you start a sentence with eventually?
The adverb (eventually) is moved to the beginning of the sentence for emphasis. Otherwise it will come after the verb (will): “will eventually be sufficient etc.” No comma is necessary. Compare “He will soon be twenty-one” with “Soon he will be twenty-one”.
What tense is eventually?
Eventually means “after a long time.” It may be that both the beginning and the end of that period of time occurred in the past. So you use past tense.
Does eventually mean soon?
eventually Add to list Share. Eventually refers to an unspecific time when something will be completed, and it usually suggests it won’t be done soon. Think of eventually being said with a big sigh, as though the speaker knows that it will take a long time before something will be finished.
Where is eventually used?
We use the adverb eventually to mean ‘in the end’, especially when something has involved a long time, or a lot of effort or problems: I looked everywhere for my keys, and eventually found them inside one of my shoes! (I found them after a long time and a lot of effort.)
Where do you put eventually?
When something happens after a lot of delays or problems, you can say that it eventually happens or that it finally happens. You use eventually when you want to emphasize that there were a lot of problems. You use finally when you want to emphasize the amount of time it took. Eventually they got to the hospital.
What is the noun of eventually?
(plural eventualities) (formal) something that may possibly happen, especially something unpleasant. We were prepared for every eventuality. The money had been saved for just such an eventuality.