eventual

[ih-ven-choo-uhl] / ɪˈvɛn tʃu əl /

ADJECTIVE

future, concluding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conditional consequent inevitable possible prospective ultimate

WEAK

closing contingent dependent down the pike down the road ending endmost ensuing final hindmost in the cards indirect last later latter overall resulting secondary succeeding terminal ulterior vicarious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning unlikely

WEAK

past

Example Sentences

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Its Florida-based developer refers to it as the Comanche Circle project, but the eventual company that will run the data center has not been publicly revealed.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Thankfully, the U.S. acquitted itself adequately, reaching the first knockout round, when the team was promptly clipped—on July 4, no less—by the eventual winner, Brazil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Smaller-ticket DIY-oriented projects will lead the eventual housing recovery, which positions LOW favorably.”

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It is almost taken for granted in Northern Ireland that the gap between a suspect being charged and their eventual trial will be lengthy.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“I daresay that is his — er — eventual plan,” said Fudge evasively.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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Ancient Greece, Lessons 1–3

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