Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Even the richest nations will eventually have to adapt to smaller, more economical
automobiles.
a. Never
b. Better than never
c. Reluctantly
d. Gradually
e. Sooner or later

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words that have the same meaning as a given word. The meaning of eventually is to happen ultimately.

Complete answer:

 Generally, words in the English language have many synonyms bearing similar meanings. A thesaurus is a book that contains all these synonyms in one place.
Let us look at some examples of synonyms. Accurate is a word that means to be precise in detail. Correct is another word that can be used to describe this same meaning in one word.

Eventually means to happen in the course of time. This course of time may be hindered by a few issues.
Let us examine the options given to us.
Option ‘a’ never means at no time in the past or future. This word isn’t similar in meaning to eventually. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘b’ better than never means that it is better than something happens than it never happening at all. It isn’t similar in meaning to eventually. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘c’ reluctantly means in an unwilling and hesitant way. It isn’t similar in meaning to eventually. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘d’ gradually means slowly. It isn’t similar in meaning to eventually. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘e’ sooner or later means at some future time. It is similar in meaning to eventually. Therefore, it is correct.
Option ‘e’ is the correct answer.

Note: Students may mistake reluctantly or gradually as the correct answer as they sometimes characterize an eventuality. However, sooner or later encompasses the meaning of eventually quite accurately.