Hopefully
Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊpfəliː/
Hopefully (adv)
- Used to say you expect something good may happen, even though you are not sure.
- Used to show a positive attitude about the future, often in a careful or polite way.
- 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.