Meaning & use
eventually
After some time, delay, or difficulty; in the end.
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It took three tries, but she eventually passed her driving test.
The two rivals eventually became close friends after years of competing against each other.
A note on using this word
Eventually stresses that something happened after a process or delay, unlike finally, which can also express relief.
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