Word
fortunately
Phoneticsfor·tu·nate·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/
UK/fˈɔːtʃənətli/
Sentence adverb
Definitions
01luckily
A2 · Elementary
adv. used to say that something good happened or that a situation is lucky.
adv. used as a sentence modifier to express that the situation described is fortunate or lucky.
日本語:幸い※
“I forgot my umbrella, but fortunately, it didn't rain while I was walking.”
“Fortunately, the emergency services arrived within minutes of the call, preventing the fire from spreading to the adjacent buildings.”
Pitfall
Fortunately, we didn't lost the keys.
Fortunately, we didn't lose the keys.
Remember that 'didn't' is followed by the base form of the verb, even when the sentence starts with 'fortunately'.
Antonyms
02in a lucky way
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that shows good luck or success.
adv. in a fortunate or auspicious manner; modifying a specific action rather than the whole sentence.
“The business was fortunately placed to benefit from the new laws.”
“The company was fortunately positioned within the market, allowing it to expand rapidly during the economic recovery.”
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Etymology
From fortunate + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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