successfully
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Definition
Adverb: 1. In a way that accomplishes a desired aim or result; with a favorable outcome. This is the primary meaning, indicating that an action was completed as intended or hoped for. * She successfully defended her thesis. * The team successfully launched the new product. 2. In a manner that achieves popularity, profit, or status. This meaning applies when the outcome is measured by recognition or material gain. * He has successfully transitioned from acting to directing.
Usage Examples
- General Achievement:
- The engineers successfully repaired the bridge ahead of schedule.
- After months of training, she successfully ran her first marathon.
- Completion of a Process:
- The application form was successfully submitted.
- We have successfully negotiated a new contract.
- Overcoming a Challenge:
- The firefighters successfully contained the wildfire.
- He successfully argued his case in court.
Advanced Usage
- "To successfully + Verb" Construction: This is the most common grammatical pattern. The adverb "successfully" modifies the verb that follows it, describing the manner of the action.
- The programmer successfully debugged the complex software.
- Position in a Sentence: "Successfully" is often placed before the main verb it modifies (e.g., ) or at the end of a clause (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Successful (Adjective): Having attained success; achieving or having achieved success.
- a successful business, a successful candidate
- Success (Noun): The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit.
- the success of the project, a measure of success
- Unsuccessfully (Adverb): In a manner that does not achieve the desired aim; without success.
- He attempted unsuccessfully to start the engine.
Synonyms
- Effectively: In such a manner as to achieve a desired result.
- Triumphantly: In a way that celebrates a great victory or achievement.
- Fruitfully: Producing good or helpful results; productively.
- With flying colors: With distinction; very successfully.
Antonyms
- Unsuccessfully
- Poorly
- Ineffectively
- Badly
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Pull something off successfully: To manage to do something difficult successfully.
- It was a risky plan, but they pulled it off successfully.
- Bring something to a successful conclusion: To finish something with a good result.
- The mediator helped bring the talks to a successful conclusion.
Adverb
- with success; in a successful manner
- she performed the surgery successfully