B2adjectivelanguagesociety
US/ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/
UK/ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/
happening at the end of a period of time or a series of events
In context
The eventual winner of the race was a runner nobody had heard of.
After many delays, the eventual cost of the bridge was double the estimate.
Years of hard work led to her eventual success as a writer.
Words that go with eventual
adjective + noun
- eventual winnerThe eventual winner was losing at half time.
- eventual outcomeThe eventual outcome of the talks is still unclear.
- eventual successTheir eventual success surprised many critics.
- eventual goalOur eventual goal is to open a school.
- eventual downfallGreed led to his eventual downfall.
- eventual aimThe eventual aim of the plan is to cut waste by half.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an eventual problemCorrect: a possible problem