inevitably

adverb
UK: /ɪˈnevɪtəbli/
US: /ɪˈnevɪtəbli/

  1. In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.

    1. Accidents inevitably happen.
    2. Delays inevitably occur when trying to coordinate international projects.

  2. As is certain to happen.

    1. Prices will inevitably rise.
    2. If you drive that fast, you'll inevitably have an accident at some point.

  3. Used to say that something is certain to happen and cannot be prevented.

    1. The decision will inevitably lead to conflict.
    2. Technological advancements inevitably lead to societal changes and adaptations.

Synonyms

assuredly definitely necessarily surely certainly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inevitably" in English means: In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented., As is certain to happen., Used to say that something is certain to happen and cannot be prevented..

The phonetic transcription of "inevitably" is /ɪˈnevɪtəbli/ in British English and /ɪˈnevɪtəbli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inevitably": assuredly, definitely, necessarily, surely, certainly.

Example usage of "inevitably": "Accidents inevitably happen.". More examples on the page.