hopefully

[hohp-fuh-lee]

adverb

1. in a hopeful manner.

   We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.

2. it is hoped; if all goes well.

   Hopefully, we will get to the show on time.

hopefully

/ ˈhəʊpfʊlɪ /

adverb

1. in a hopeful manner

2. informal,  it is hoped

   hopefully they will be here soon

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hopefully¹

First recorded in 1630–40; hopeful + -ly

Example Sentences

But I was just thinking, “Who knows, man, hopefully if this thing goes over well, then we might be able to do some other shows or do select shows throughout the year.”

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“If you’re lucky,” Hanks said, “you get to hopefully have them go, ‘God, I want to see those movies.

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A show like “People in the Dark” is a way to hone their skills from their day jobs, while also hopefully learning a few new tricks.

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"The reason we chose May was because hopefully this will give us the best weather window to run."

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“My heritage and being Latino will hopefully be reflected in my appearance on the show,” said Threets in a statement.

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Related Words

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