Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Eventually”
At the end or after a long time; finally or sooner or later.
Word Family of Eventually
What is the noun of eventually? — eventuality
What is the adjective of eventually? — eventual
What is the adverb of eventually? — eventually
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- He tried many times, but eventually he succeeded. B1
- We waited for hours, and eventually the doctor saw us. B1
- Eventually, the company realized they needed to change their strategy. B1
Word Form Patterns for Eventually
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: eventually → eventuality.
-al
Adds **-al** to form an adjective meaning relating to. Example: eventually → eventual.
Origin and Word Formation of Eventually
From 'eventual' (from 'event') + adverb suffix -ly.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Eventually
Wrong: I eventually will finish the work.
Correct: I will eventually finish the work.
Place adverb between auxiliary and main verb in English word order.
Wrong: She eventually can understand the lesson.
Correct: She can eventually understand the lesson.
With modal verbs like 'can', place adverbs after the modal, before the main verb.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Eventually
What are the word forms of “eventually”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “eventually”?
“eventually” is primarily a adv. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “eventually” come from?
From 'eventual' (from 'event') + adverb suffix -ly.