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Usage Glossary: A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y

hopefully

Hopefully means "in a hopeful manner." Many readers frown on its use to mean "I hope" or "it is hoped."


Weak

Hopefully the rocket will lift off as planned.

Improved

We hope that the rocket will lift off as planned.


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