fortunately

Thân thiện

Fortunately, the picnic was saved by the sudden appearance of sunshine.

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."

Học thuật

Adverb

1. by good fortune
   • fortunately the weather was good

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fortuitously
• luckily
• as luck would have it