Associations to the word «Hopefully»
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Wiktionary
HOPEFULLY, adverb. In a hopeful manner. [from 17th c.]
HOPEFULLY, adverb. It is hoped that; I hope; we hope. [from 18th c.]
Dictionary definition
HOPEFULLY, adverb. With hope; in a hopeful manner; "we searched hopefully for a good position".
HOPEFULLY, adverb. It is hoped; "hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday".
Wise words
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