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inevitably

adverb

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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.