Basic Details
Word: Inevitably
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.
Synonyms: Unavoidably, Certainly
Antonyms: Avoidably, Unlikely
Idioms and Phrases
- Cast in stone: Something that is certain and cannot be changed. Example: "The schedule for the event is cast in stone, so there will be no alterations."
- As sure as eggs is eggs: A phrase used to express that something is absolutely certain. Example: "As sure as eggs is eggs, if you eat too much candy, you will feel sick."
Usage Examples
Example 1: If it keeps raining, we will inevitably get wet on our walk.
Example 2: The train was running late, and inevitably, we missed the beginning of the movie.
Example 3: The teacher said that studying hard will inevitably lead to better grades.
Fun Fact
The word "inevitably" comes from the Latin word "inevitabilis," which means "not to be avoided." This shows that it has been used for many centuries to express certainty.
Famous Quote
"In life, nothing is certain except death and taxes." Benjamin Franklin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "inevitably" mean?
a) Something that is easy to avoid
b) In a way that cannot be avoided
c) Something that happens rarely
d) A type of food
Answer: b) In a way that cannot be avoided
2. Which of these is a synonym of "inevitably"?
a) Occasionally
b) Certainly
c) Rarely
d) Possibly
Answer: b) Certainly
3. Which is an antonym of "inevitably"?
a) Unlikely
b) Certainly
c) Always
d) Often
Answer: a) Unlikely
4. Which sentence uses "inevitably" correctly?
a) If you touch fire, you will inevitably get burnt.
b) It was inevitably nice weather yesterday.
c) She said it will inevitably not rain today.
d) The cat inevitably came when I called it.
Answer: a) If you touch fire, you will inevitably get burnt.
5. Which idiom means something that is certain?
a) Cast in stone
b) As free as a bird
c) As busy as a bee
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: a) Cast in stone
