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hopefully

adverb

It is hoped

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
H
Ends with
Y
Contains
OP
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhəʊpfəli

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Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. It is hoped

    “Hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday”

adverb

  1. With hope; in a hopeful manner

    “We searched hopefully for a good position”

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Example Sentences

Hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday
We searched hopefully for a good position

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