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Definition of hopefully adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hopefully

adverb
 OPAL S
 
/ˈhəʊpfəli/
 
/ˈhəʊpfəli/
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  1.  
    used to express what you hope will happen
    • Hopefully, we'll arrive before dark.
    Although this is the most common use of hopefully, it is a fairly new use and some people think it is not correct.
  2.  
    showing hope
    • ‘Are you free tonight?’ she asked hopefully.
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