hopefully |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] with hope; in a hopeful manner | |
| Examples: | "we searched hopefully for a good position" |
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| Related terms: | hopelessly hopeful hopeful | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] it is hoped | |
| Examples: | "hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday" |
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| Similar spelling: |
hopeful hopefulness |
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