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Inevitably Meaning in English

word · lemma: inevitable

/ˌɪˈnɛvətəbɫi/
i-NEV-uh-tuh-blee
/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/
in-EV-i-tuh-blee

Definition

Used to say that something is certain to happen and cannot be avoided.

Usage & Nuances

Formally used in writing and speech. Common with negative or unpleasant outcomes: 'Inevitably, prices rose.' Often at the beginning or middle of a sentence. Don't confuse with 'eventually' (after some time) or 'finally' (at the end).

Example Sentences

If you don't study, you will inevitably fail the test.

basic

With time, things will inevitably change.

basic

Children will inevitably make mistakes as they learn.

basic

Living in a big city inevitably means you’ll deal with a lot of noise.

natural

Inevitably, we got stuck in traffic on our way home.

natural

When deadlines get tight, mistakes inevitably happen.

natural