inevitably

B2
US /ˌɪˈnɛvətəbli/ UK /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/
adv Freq #14168

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

    Inevitably, all creatures eventually die.

  2. 2
    adv

    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.

  3. 3
    adv

    in such a manner as could not be otherwise

  4. 4
    adv

    by necessity

Etymology

From inevitable + -ly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a manner that is... certainlyinexorablynecessarilyunavoidably
2 adv · as usual; predictably; as... alwayspredictablyregularly
3 adv · in such a manner as could... necessarilyneedsof necessity
4 adv · by necessity ineluctablyinescapablyperforceunavoidably
More relentlesslysurelyunrelentingly
Opposites
avoidablyevitablyimpossiblyincidentallyunexpectedlyunusually
Word family
Related forms inevitabilityinevitableintrinsically

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