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inevitably

From Wiktionary
inevitably is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

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inevitable + -ly

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) (US) IPA (key): /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ or /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/
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Adverb

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Positive
inevitably

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

  1. (also a sentence adverb) You use this to say that something cannot be avoided.
    A drop in the number of worker in a country inevitably leads to higher wages.
    Inevitably, if you practice less, you will be less good.
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