Synonyms of inevitably
15 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for inevitably is necessarily. Other synonyms of inevitably are unavoidably, ineluctably, inexorably, certainly and predictably. The opposite of inevitably is incidentally.
Synonyms and similar words for inevitably
adverbIn a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
- certainly
- inexorablyIn an inexorable manner; without the possibility of stopping or prevention.
- unavoidablyIn an unavoidable manner.
- necessarilyInevitably; of necessity.
- in rerum natura formal
adverbAs usual; predictably; as expected.
- always
- predictablyIn a manner that can be expected or anticipated.
- regularly
adverbMore synonyms
- ineluctablyIn an ineluctable manner.
- inescapablyIn an inescapable manner.
- relentlessly
- sure as a gunSurely; with certainty.
- sure as fateSurely; with certainty.
- surely
- unrelentingly
Opposite of inevitably
adverbAntonym(s) of “in a manner that is impossible to avoid”.
- evitablyIn an evitable way; avoidably.
- avoidablyIn a manner so as to be avoidable.
- impossibly
- incidentallyBy happenstance; in a particular case which has little to no bearing on, and little to no causal relation to, any other...
adverbAntonym(s) of “as usual”.
- unexpectedlyIn an unexpected manner.
- unusuallyIn an unusual manner.
Meaning of inevitably
- adverb In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
- adverb As usual; predictably; as expected.
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Questions about synonyms of inevitably
- What is another word for inevitably?
- Inevitably has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as necessarily, unavoidably, ineluctably, inexorably, certainly, predictably, always and inescapably.
- What is the opposite of inevitably?
- The opposite of inevitably is incidentally. Other antonyms of inevitably are unusually and unexpectedly.
- What does inevitably mean?
- Inevitably means in a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
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