The difference between Eventually and Finally

When used as adverbs, eventually means in the end, whereas finally means at the end or conclusion.


check bellow for the other definitions of Eventually and Finally

  1. Eventually as an adverb:

    In the end.

    Examples:

    "Everyone's [[show one's true colors true colors]] will be revealed eventually."

  2. Eventually as an adverb (mathematics, of a sequence):

    For some tail.

  1. Finally as an adverb:

    At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

    Examples:

    "The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

  2. Finally as an adverb (sequence):

    To finish (with); lastly (in the present).

    Examples:

    "'Finally, I washed my dog."

  3. Finally as an adverb (manner):

    Definitively, comprehensively.

    Examples:

    "The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled."