Hopefully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhəʊp.fə.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Hopefully is an adverb meaning In a hopeful manner.
Meaning
In a hopeful manner.
More Meanings
- (not comparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope.
Example Sentences
Hopefully, my father will arrive in time for the show.
She was buried with her mom and hopefully they are together now.
‘In fifteen minutes I will be at the carpark, sitting hopefully inside a puce Reliant Scimitar.’
Antonyms for hopefully
Common opposites include smut, hopelessly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hope, luckily, fortunately, lucky, thankfully, preferably.
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