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inevitably

adverb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ / /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English inevitable Middle English -ly English -ly English inevitably From inevitable + -ly.

  1. In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

    “Inevitably, all creatures eventually die.”

    “The sun inevitably rises.”

  2. As usual; predictably; as expected.

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

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