Eventually
Eventually adverb - At a later time.
Usage example: stop whining about how long it's taking us—we'll get there eventually
Shortly and eventually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortly" instead an adverb "Eventually".
Nearby Words: eventual, eventuality
Shortly
Shortly adverb - In a few words.
Eventually and shortly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Eventually" instead an adverb "Shortly".
Nearby Word: shorten
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- He comes to regret it eventually, and turns Face again shortly before the cure is found.
Source: Fan Fic / The Fifth Act -
Fortunately, they eventually settle their issues and finally become a couple shortly before they graduate and part ways.
- One of the last names is "Phil" - he'd discovered shortly before writing the book that he had suffered permanent pancreatic damage, which would eventually kill him.
Source: ...And That Little Girl Was Me
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