Successfully
What it means
With the desired or worthwhile result.
Reach for it when stating that an action reached its intended or worthwhile result
The crew successfully rescued every passenger.
Words to choose between 5
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everyday
with success
Fits when a slightly more deliberate phrase fits the sentence
Careful The phrase adds no nuance and can make concise reporting wordier.
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warm
Fits when the person's competent manner deserves the emphasis
Careful Someone can act capably even when outside conditions prevent success.
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professional
Fits when the action produced the required practical effect
Careful Effective work may improve matters without fully reaching the stated result.
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formal
fruitfully
Fits when work or discussion generates useful benefits
Careful Fruitful activity may not resolve the original goal successfully.
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literary
Fits when a hard-won victory warrants open celebration
Careful Routine completion sounds inflated when described triumphantly.
Opposites 3
- unsuccessfully
- ineffectively
- fruitlessly
Common phrases 3
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successfully complete
All twelve trainees successfully completed the safety assessment.
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successfully launch
The team successfully launched the weather balloon before sunrise.
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successfully negotiate
Residents successfully negotiated a longer crossing signal.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Neskaya, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated