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hopefully

Pronunciation: [ˈhoʊpfəli]

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Learn how to use hopefully in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “expectation”

(adverb) when you say you hope something good will happen. It shows that you are wishing for a positive outcome in a situation.

Example

Hopefully, the weather will be nice for our picnic tomorrow.

Example

Hopefully, it won't rain, but it looks like it might.

Example

Hopefully, will you be able to join us for the party?

Context: “certainty”

(adverb) used to express belief that something is likely to happen. It means you think that the outcome is promising.

Example

She studied hard for the exam, so hopefully she'll pass.

Example

He didn’t prepare well, so hopefully he won’t do well.

Example

Are you hopefully going to win the game?

How to pronounce hopefully

Pronunciation: [ˈhoʊpfəli]

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