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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A working base would allow sustained scientific research, the testing of technology bound for future Mars missions, and the eventual extraction of lunar resources.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The way ahead for the offer remains uncertain, given a rival bid from Banco BPM and other factors, but an eventual deal could offer a catalyst for Intesa’s investment case, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Feeder cattle futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose Thursday as the market feared an eventual decline in available supply.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"I have twenty thousand men. You are besieged by land and sea. Why would I choose single combat when my eventual victory is certain?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Vocabulary lists containing eventual

Ancient Greece, Lessons 1–3

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