fortunately
Definition
Adverb 1. In a fortunate manner; by good luck; luckily: Used to indicate that something good has happened, often preventing something bad or making a situation better.
Usage
The adverb "fortunately" is used to introduce a positive or favorable circumstance within a sentence. It often contrasts with a potential negative situation, highlighting a piece of good luck. It typically modifies the entire sentence or clause that follows.
Examples
- Fortunately, the weather was good for our picnic.
- I was late, but fortunately the meeting hadn't started.
- The car skidded on the ice, but fortunately no one was hurt.
- Fortunately for us, the store was still open.
Advanced Usage
- Sentence-initial position: Most commonly, "fortunately" is placed at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a comma.
- "Fortunately, we had a backup plan."
- Mid-sentence position: It can also be placed after the subject or a clause, often set off by commas.
- "The pilot, fortunately, managed to land the plane safely."
- "We arrived late but, fortunately, got the last tickets."
- Contrastive function: It is frequently used to soften or counterbalance a preceding negative statement.
- "I lost my wallet. Fortunately, a kind stranger found it and returned it."
Variants and Related Words
- Fortunate (adjective): Having good luck; favored by fortune.
- "We were fortunate to have such helpful neighbors."
- Unfortunately (adverb): The direct antonym, meaning by bad luck; regrettably.
- "Unfortunately, the concert was canceled."
- Luckily (adverb): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably in informal contexts.
- "Luckily, I had an umbrella."
Synonyms
- Luckily
- Happily
- Thankfully
- As luck would have it
- Providentially
Antonyms
- Unfortunately
- Unluckily
- Sadly
- Regrettably
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Fortunately for [someone/something]: Used to specify who benefits from the good fortune.
- "Fortunately for the team, their star player recovered from his injury in time for the final."
Adverb
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by good fortune
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fortunately the weather was good
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