In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined The accused was eventually convicted

Analyze the question The question asks for the word opposite in meaning to "eventually" in the sentence: "The accused was eventually convicted." (The underlined word is "eventually", the only one that fits the options.)

Explain the concept "Eventually" means in the end, after a long time or series of events. Its antonym would therefore point to the beginning of a process, not the end.

Check each option

• A. consequently means as a result. It is not an opposite.
• B. subsequently means afterwards or later. It is close in meaning to "eventually", not opposite.
• C. finally means in the end. It is a synonym of "eventually", so it is wrong.
• D. initially means at the beginning or at first. It is the direct opposite of "in the end".

Answer The opposite of "eventually" (at the end) is "initially" (at the beginning).

Tip In opposite-meaning questions, first find which options are synonyms (here, "finally") and eliminate them. Then look for the option that sits at the opposite end of a timeline: initially ↔ eventually/finally.