Eventually
10 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
In the end, after a period of time or a series of events; ultimately. Used to indicate that something will happen at some point in the future, though not immediately.
“The negotiations were difficult, but eventually both parties reached an agreement.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/
Syllables
e·ven·tu·al·ly
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Wordle
Contains four E's and two L's; features the -LY adverb ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; good length at 10 letters with the Y (4 pts) and V (4 pts)
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