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- [hohp-fuh-lee]
- /ˈhoʊp fə li/
- /ˈhəʊp.fəl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohp-fuh-lee]
- /ˈhoʊp fə li/
Definitions of hopefully word
- adverb hopefully in a hopeful manner: We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first. 1
- adverb hopefully it is hoped; if all goes well: Hopefully, we will get to the show on time. 1
- noun hopefully Although some strongly object to its use as a sentence modifier, hopefully meaning “it is hoped (that)” has been in use since the 1930s and is fully standard in all varieties of speech and writing: Hopefully, tensions between the two nations will ease. This use of hopefully is parallel to that of certainly, curiously, frankly, regrettably, and other sentence modifiers. 1
- noun hopefully In a hopeful manner. 1
- adverb hopefully it is hoped that 1
- adverb hopefully with hope 1
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Origin of hopefully
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; hopeful + -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Hopefully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hopefully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hopefully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hopefully
adv hopefully
- surely — firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc.
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- over-expectant — having expectations; expecting: an excited, expectant audience.
- sanguinely — cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident: a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations.
adverb hopefully
- expectantly — In an expectant manner.
- buoyantly — in a happy, confident manner
- probably — in all likelihood; very likely: He will probably attend.
- expectedly — In an expected way; as expected; predictably.
Antonyms for hopefully
adv hopefully
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- gloomily — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
- hopeless — providing no hope; beyond optimism or hope; desperate: a hopeless case of cancer.
adverb hopefully
- despairingly — given to despair or hopelessness.
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