Hopefully

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊpfəliː/

Hopefully (adv)

  1. Used to say you expect something good may happen, even though you are not sure.
  2. Used to show a positive attitude about the future, often in a careful or polite way.
  3. Used to describe an action done in a way that shows you want a good result.

Hopefully (adverb)

Examples

  • Hopefully, the train arrives on time.
  • The train arrives on time, hopefully.