Words / B1

in-EV-it-uh-blee/ɪnˈevɪtəbli/

Inevitably means in a way that cannot be avoided: inevitably noisy; will inevitably. Inevitable is the adjective (already in the dictionary). Unavoidably is a close twin; always is too absolute for careful essays. Results week is inevitably noisy outside exams.

Meaning

In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.

Examples

• “Results week is inevitably noisy in the corridor outside exams.”
• “Overtime will inevitably rise if two wards merge.”

Good to know

inevitably + adjective / verb. Adjective: inevitable. Close: unavoidably. Hedge vs always. School calendars / rotas.

Near in meaning

unavoidably

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