B1adverblanguageemotions
US/ˈhoʊp.fəl.i/
UK/ˈhəʊp.fəl.i/
used to say what you hope will happen
In context
Hopefully the rain will stop before the match starts.
I'll hopefully finish the report by Friday, if nothing else comes up.
'Will you get the job?' 'Hopefully, fingers crossed!'
Words that go with hopefully
adverb + adjective
- hopefully not'Will it rain?' 'Hopefully not.'
- hopefully soonWe'll meet again, hopefully soon.
- hopefully next yearHopefully next year we can travel more.
adverb + verb
- hopefully seeHopefully see you at the weekend!
- hopefully finishWe'll hopefully finish by six.