The difference between Impossibly and Inevitably

When used as adverbs, impossibly means not possibly, whereas inevitably means in a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.


check bellow for the other definitions of Impossibly and Inevitably

  1. Impossibly as an adverb:

    Not possibly; in an impossible manner.

  2. Impossibly as an adverb:

    To the point of impossibility.

    Examples:

    "The topology problem was impossibly difficult."

  3. Impossibly as an adverb:

    Contrary to what had been thought possible.

    Examples:

    "Impossibly, after the water receded, the cat was found asleep on a chair jammed in a tree."

  1. Inevitably as an adverb:

    In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

    Examples:

    "Inevitably, all creatures eventually die."

    "The sun inevitably rises."

    "Despite the town's best efforts, the dam inevitably gave way."

    "The inevitably cold winter approaches."

  2. Inevitably as an adverb:

    As usual; predictably; as expected.

    Examples:

    "Inevitably, the next-door neighbour began to mow his lawn just as she lay down her head after a long night shift."

    "The child inevitably began to cry when his mother went to work."

    "The inevitably long line of customers queued for the latest 'Harry Potter'."