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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

/ ˈəʊʊɪ /

adverb

  1. in a hopeful manner
  2. informal.
    it is hoped

    hopefully they will be here soon

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage Note

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.
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Usage

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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hopefully1

First recorded in 1630–40; hopeful + -ly
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Example Sentences

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She said changes made to the bill allowing ministers powers to make regulations about voluntary assisted dying services would "hopefully also provide some reassurance on issues around devolution".

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"At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable," he wrote.

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"At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable."

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"It clearly says on his name tag, 'Look after me', or words to that effect, and hopefully people will adhere to that. Be kind."

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"If I was trying to take out the competition, I would definitely do a demonstration, something along those lines, but yeah, hopefully avoid the injuries," Scheffler joked.

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