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Undoubtedly vs Inevitably - What's the difference?

undoubtedly | inevitably |

As adverbs the difference between undoubtedly and inevitably

is that undoubtedly is without doubt while inevitably is in a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

undoubtedly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Without doubt.
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    Synonyms

    * indubitably * unquestionably * doubtlessly * undoubtably

    inevitably

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
    • Inevitably , all creatures eventually die.
    The sun inevitably rises.
    Despite the town's best efforts, the dam inevitably gave way.
    The inevitably cold winter approaches.
  • As usual; predictably; as expected.
    • Inevitably , the next-door neighbour began to mow his lawn just as she lay down her head after a long night shift.
    The child inevitably began to cry when his mother went to work.
    The inevitably long line of customers queued for the latest 'Harry Potter'.

    Synonyms

    * (in a manner that this impossible to avoid) certainly, inexorably, unavoidably, necessarily * (as usual) always, predictably, regularly

    Antonyms

    * (in a manner that this impossible to avoid) evitably, avoidably, impossibly, incidentally * (as usual) unexpectedly, unusually

    Related terms

    * inevitability * inevitable