fortunately — used to express that something is lucky or favorable
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to express that something is lucky or favorable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
Example Sentences
- Fortunately, my cat didn't delete my homework this time.
- Fortunately, the meeting was cancelled due to rain.
- I forgot my wallet, but fortunately my friend paid for lunch.
fortunately
ADVERB[/ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/]
used to express that something is lucky or favorable
used to express that something is lucky or favorable
Unfortunately caught in rain, but fortunately finding shelter portunely!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'fortuna', meaning fate or fortune, originally associated with Fortuna, the Roman goddess of destiny and luck. The word entered English through Old French 'fortune' and evolved to express favorable circumstances or good chance.
Breakdown
fortuna (luck, fortune) + -ate (adjectival suffix forming 'fortunate') + -ly (adverbial suffix converting adjectives to adverbs expressing manner or degree).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Fortunately, my cat didn't delete my homework this time.”
“Fortunately, the meeting was cancelled due to rain.”
“I forgot my wallet, but fortunately my friend paid for lunch.”
“Fortunately, the zombie apocalypse turned out to be just a movie shoot.”
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