eventual meaning and examples

Meaning

“Eventual” means happening at the end of a process or after a long time, often after many steps, changes, or delays. It describes something that is the final outcome or result of a series of events.

Example meaning: happening finally after a long time.

Grammar and Usage

• Part of speech: Adjective

• Typical patterns:

  • the eventual result / outcome / success / failure
  • become eventual (adj.) is not used — the word always modifies a noun.

• Used to describe what finally happens, not when it happens.

Structure:

eventual + noun e.g. the eventual winner, the eventual collapse

Common Phrases

• eventual outcome – the final result after all events
• eventual success – success achieved after difficulties
• eventual failure – failure that happens in the end
• eventual agreement – an agreement reached after negotiations
• eventual resolution – a solution achieved at last

Collocations

Examples

1. After years of conflict, the two countries reached an eventual peace agreement.
2. Her hard work led to eventual success in her career.
3. The company’s eventual bankruptcy came as no surprise.
4. Despite early setbacks, they achieved eventual victory.
5. The talks dragged on for months before the eventual agreement was signed.
6. Scientists are studying the eventual impact of climate change.
7. The movie follows the hero’s journey to his eventual triumph.
8. His mistakes led to his eventual dismissal from the firm.

Synonyms or Related

• final
• ultimate
• concluding
• eventualized (rare, academic use)
• destined

Antonym

• immediate
• initial
• early
• preliminary