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inevitably

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈnevɪtəbli/

inevitably means: In a way that cannot be prevented or avoided.

adverb

UNAVOIDABLYB2

In a way that cannot be prevented or avoided.

  • Everyone inevitably grows older.
  • Heavy traffic inevitably causes delays.
  • These changes will inevitably affect local businesses.

Similar words: unavoidably, necessarily

Common phrases: inevitably lead to, inevitably result in, will inevitably happen, inevitably change

AS EXPECTEDC1

Used to say that something happened just as you expected, often in an annoying way.

  • Inevitably, Ben arrived late again.
  • We planned a picnic, and inevitably it rained.
  • Inevitably, someone complained about the choice of music.

Similar words: predictably, as expected, as usual

Opposites: unexpectedly

Common phrases: inevitably late, inevitably someone complains

Questions about inevitably

What does inevitably mean?

In a way that cannot be prevented or avoided.

What is inevitably in other languages?

Türkçe: kaçınılmaz olarak · Español: inevitablemente · Français: inévitablement · Deutsch: unvermeidlich · Italiano: inevitabilmente · 日本語: 必然的に

How do you pronounce inevitably?

It is pronounced /ɪˈnevɪtəbli/.

How do you use inevitably in a sentence?

Everyone inevitably grows older. Heavy traffic inevitably causes delays.

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