Definitions

in the long run

ADVERB

eventually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

finally in the course of time one day someday sooner or later ultimately

WEAK

after all at last at the end of the day hereafter in future in the end sometime when all is said and done

Antonyms

STRONGEST

never

ADVERB

finally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already belatedly eventually someday sooner or later subsequently ultimately

STRONG

lastly

WEAK

after a while after all as a sequel at last at length at long last at the eleventh hour at the end at the last moment despite delay in conclusion in spite of all in the eleventh hour sometime tardily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

never

WEAK

doubtfully dubiously inconclusively

ADVERB

overall

Synonyms

WEAK

all over chiefly everyplace everywhere generally speaking largely mainly mostly on the whole predominantly primarily principally throughout

Antonyms

WEAK

incomplete narrow

Example Sentences

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“As we’ve seen over the last couple of years, there’s been wavering confidence that demand will persist in the long run, causing the market to selloff.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

But its effectiveness may vary, and there are some disadvantages to consider in the long run, according to the report released Monday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

And in the long run, as the company reworks its manufacturing processes, the company says the new diaper may end up being cheaper to make than older models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"When parents actively disagree with institutional messaging, family influence usually prevails in the long run," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But in the long run it was far nastier for James than it was for them.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl

in the long run

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