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eventually

/ɪˈventʃuəli/
English Definition
adv. finally, in the end
中文释义
最终,终于
Example Sentence

After decades of research, the team eventually identified the genetic mutation responsible for the rare plant's resilience.

经过数十年的研究,该团队最终确定了导致这种稀有植物具有韧性的基因突变。

Synonyms
finally ultimately in time
Antonyms
immediately never
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

- His work was later transmitted to the Islamic world and eventually to Europe.

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

Scientists studying this regeneration hope that understanding the axolotl's genetic mechanisms could eventually inform new treatments for human tissue repair.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

Scientists studying this mechanism hope it could eventually inspire new methods of generating powerful underwater sound pulses for industrial or medical uses.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

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event(incident)+ually(adverb)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “eventually”?

  1. A Finally, in the end
  2. B In a way that shows you are unable to relax
  3. C In a manner relating to the mind
  4. D In a way that shows sadness
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A — Finally, in the end. “eventually” means finally, in the end.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “finally, in the end”?

  1. A mentally
  2. B eventually
  3. C restlessly
  4. D sorrowfully
Show answer

B — eventually. “eventually” means finally, in the end.

Common questions about “eventually”

What does “eventually” mean?

eventually — finally, in the end. In Chinese: 最终,终于.

How do you pronounce “eventually”?

eventually is pronounced /ɪˈventʃuəli/.

How is “eventually” used in a sentence?

After decades of research, the team eventually identified the genetic mutation responsible for the rare plant's resilience. (经过数十年的研究,该团队最终确定了导致这种稀有植物具有韧性的基因突变。)

What are synonyms for “eventually”?

finally, ultimately, in time — all close in meaning to eventually (finally, in the end).

What is the opposite of “eventually”?

immediately, never — each the opposite of eventually (finally, in the end).

Is “eventually” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. eventually is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “eventually”?

event(incident)+ually(adverb)

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