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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hopefully

/ˈhɒp.fʊl.i/ adverb · British & US
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What does hopefully mean?

adverb

used to express a wish that something will happen or that a situation will improve; in a way that is hopeful or optimistic.

Example

"I'm hopefully going to get the job, I just got the call for an interview."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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