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uiteindelijk — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • after all adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
  • eventual adj Happening at last, after a period of time; ultimate.
  • eventually adv In the end, especially after delay or difficulty.
  • finally adv At last, after a long wait or delay.
  • in the end phrase After everything that happened, or after a period of uncertainty or delay; used to introduce the final outcome.
  • net noun A mesh of woven cord, string, or rope used for catching or trapping things, or as a barrier.
  • ultimate adj Final; the last in a sequence, beyond which nothing more follows.

Senses

uiteindelijk is used for these senses in English:

  • after all (idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.
  • at last (idiomatic) In the end; finally; ultimately.
  • at the end of the day (idiomatic) In summary; ultimately.
  • eventually In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
  • in the end Eventually, finally.
  • in the long run (idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.
  • net Final; end.

after all — full definition

  1. adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
  2. adverb Used to introduce a reason or fact that supports what has just been said, often one the listener should already have in mind.

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