HOPEFULLY Definition & Meaning

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hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

in a hopeful manner.
We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.
it is hoped; if all goes well.
Hopefully, we will get to the show on time.

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adverb

in a hopeful manner
informal��it is hoped
hopefully they will be here soon

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Usage

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.

The use of hopefully to mean it is hoped used to be considered incorrect by some people but has now become acceptable in informal contexts

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hopefully¹

First recorded in 1630–40; hopeful + -ly

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Example Sentences

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So I’m excited to hopefully cultivate a new batch of cynics and magic lovers and bring them along for the ride.

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"Five years down the line hopefully I can work for myself and make more crazy silly stuff."

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That was my mantra at the Players, so I'm going to roll with that again this week, and hopefully it'll turn out more in my favour.

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"So it is a massive inspiration and hopefully we can make everyone in Wales proud."

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The years immediately following high school usually bring about intense growth and change and, hopefully, a little maturity.

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