eventually
/ɪˈventʃuəli/adverb
उच्चारण इवेन्चुअली
अंततः, आख़िरकार, अंत में
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at the end of a period of time or a series of events; in the end
अंततः, आख़िरकार, अंत में
- After three attempts she eventually cleared the exam.
- The bus eventually arrived, an hour late.
- Eventually the rain stopped and we went out.
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- He eventually found his lost wallet under the seat.
- Eventually, everyone in the village got electricity.
- Prices will eventually come down, but not this year.
Synonyms finally in the end at last ultimately in the long run
Opposite immediately at once never initially
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
eventually (sentence adverb)
It can stand at the start, in the middle before the verb, or at the end. It shows the result came after a long time or many steps.
यह वाक्य के आरंभ, verb से पहले मध्य में या अंत में आ सकता है और बताता है कि परिणाम लंबे समय या कई चरणों के बाद आया।
- Eventually, the rain stopped.
- She eventually cleared the exam.
eventually + past tense
Most often used with the simple past to report what finally happened after delay or difficulty.
यह अधिकतर simple past के साथ आता है और देरी या कठिनाई के बाद अंततः जो हुआ, उसे बताता है।
- The train eventually reached Patna at midnight.
will eventually + verb
With 'will', it expresses a prediction that something will happen in the long run, though not soon.
'Will' के साथ यह भविष्यवाणी बताता है कि कोई बात देर से ही सही, अंत में अवश्य होगी।
- All the ice will eventually melt in the sun.
eventually vs. finally
'Eventually' stresses a long process or delay. 'Finally' can also mean the last in a list.
'Eventually' लंबी प्रक्रिया या देरी पर ज़ोर देता है; 'finally' किसी सूची में अंतिम होने का अर्थ भी दे सकता है।
- Finally, add the sugar. (Not 'Eventually, add the sugar.')
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eventually + verb
succeedrealiseagreesettlearrivegive up
- After many failures, he eventually succeeded.
but eventually / and eventually
slowly but eventuallyat first ... but eventuallysooner or later and eventuallygradually and eventually
- At first she hated the city, but eventually she grew to love it.
eventually + adverb of time
eventually in 2010eventually after midnighteventually by dawneventually after weeks
- The bridge was eventually completed after nine years.
adverb + eventually
almostnotperhapsprobablyinevitably
- Wearing the same tyres will inevitably end in a puncture eventually.
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- He searched for his keys for an hour and eventually found them in his coat.
उसने एक घंटे तक अपनी चाबियाँ ढूँढ़ीं और आखिरकार वे उसे अपने कोट में मिलीं।
- The two sides eventually agreed to share the water of the river.
दोनों पक्ष अंततः नदी का जल बाँटने पर सहमत हो गए।
- If you keep practising, you will eventually master the skill.
यदि आप अभ्यास करते रहेंगे, तो अंततः इस कौशल में निपुण हो जाएंगे।
- Radhika waited in the queue and eventually reached the counter.
राधिका कतार में प्रतीक्षा करती रही और आखिर में काउंटर तक पहुँच गई।
- The company eventually closed after years of losses.
वर्षों के घाटे के बाद कंपनी अंततः बंद हो गई।
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✗ Eventually, I may go to Shimla tomorrow.
✓ Possibly, I may go to Shimla tomorrow.
Eventually does not mean 'possibly'. It means after a long time. The Hindi-influenced use for 'maybe' is wrong.
'Eventually' का अर्थ 'संभवतः' नहीं है; इसका अर्थ 'लंबे समय बाद' है। 'शायद' के अर्थ में इसका प्रयोग अशुद्ध है।
✗ Eventually, he is going to buy a car next week.
✓ He is going to buy a car next week.
Eventually implies a long delay, so it cannot be used with a near, planned time like next week.
'Eventually' लंबे समय का भाव देता है, इसलिए 'next week' जैसे निकट और निश्चित समय के साथ नहीं आता।
✗ Eventually, mix the flour and the eggs.
✓ Finally, mix the flour and the eggs.
To mark the last step in a list of instructions, use 'finally', not 'eventually'.
निर्देशों की सूची में अंतिम चरण बताने के लिए 'finally' आता है, 'eventually' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adverbs all talk about the end of a process, but with different feelings.
ये सभी adverbs किसी प्रक्रिया के अंत की बात करते हैं, पर भाव अलग हैं।
After a long time or much trouble; the result is the focus.
लंबे समय या कठिनाई के बाद; परिणाम पर ध्यान।
- He eventually found a job.
After waiting, or as the last item in a series.
प्रतीक्षा के बाद, या किसी क्रम में अंतिम चीज़ के रूप में।
- Finally, the bus came.
In the last analysis; when everything is considered. It is common in arguments.
सब कुछ विचार करने के बाद अंतिम निष्कर्ष के रूप में; तर्क-वितर्क में आम।
- Ultimately, the choice is yours.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
finally in the end at last ultimately in the long run
Antonyms
immediately at once never initially
AaSpelling
e·ven·tu·al·ly
With -tually (double l; not 'eventualy' or 'eventully'); the adjective eventual ('the eventual winner'), the noun eventuality (a possible event: 'prepared for every eventuality').
-tually के साथ (दो l; 'eventualy' या 'eventully' गलत है); adjective eventual ('the eventual winner'), noun eventuality (संभावित घटना: 'prepared for every eventuality')।
?Which word?
eventually or finally?
Both mean in the end, after some time or trouble. Eventually stresses the long wait or the series of steps: 'He eventually agreed.' Finally stresses the last item or the end of a list, and can also introduce the last point: 'Finally, I want to thank...' Do not use eventually for 'possibly' or 'perhaps' (a false friend from French and Hindi usage); 'He will eventually come' means he will come in the end, not that he may come.
दोनों का अर्थ 'अंत में, कुछ समय या परेशानी के बाद' है। Eventually लंबे इंतज़ार या चरणों की श्रृंखला पर ज़ोर देता है: 'He eventually agreed'। Finally अंतिम चीज़ या सूची के अंत पर ज़ोर देता है, और अंतिम बिंदु भी शुरू कर सकता है: 'Finally, I want to thank...'। Eventually को 'संभवतः' या 'शायद' के लिए न लिखिए (French और हिंदी प्रयोग से आया भ्रम); 'He will eventually come' का अर्थ है वह अंततः आएगा, न कि शायद आए।
§Grammar and usage
Usage, asked very often: eventually means 'in the end', never 'possibly'.
Usage में यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: eventually का अर्थ 'अंत में' है, 'संभवतः' कभी नहीं।
Keep the 'in the end' words together: eventually, finally, at last, ultimately, in the long run.
'अंत में' के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: eventually, finally, at last, ultimately, in the long run।