Word
successfully
Phoneticssuc·cess·ful·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/səkˈsɛsfəɫi/
UK/səksˈɛsfəli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that achieves the result you wanted. You use this when you finish a task well or reach a goal.
adv. in a manner that achieves a desired aim or result.
Examples
“She successfully finished the difficult race.”
“The surgical team successfully performed the operation, and the patient is now recovering in a stable condition.”
“By integrating diverse data sets, the researchers successfully identified the underlying cause of the phenomenon that had puzzled the scientific community for decades.”
Examples
simple
“She successfully finished the difficult race.”
contextual
“The surgical team successfully performed the operation, and the patient is now recovering in a stable condition.”
complex
“By integrating diverse data sets, the researchers successfully identified the underlying cause of the phenomenon that had puzzled the scientific community for decades.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “successfully” in context.
Verb
01. successfully apply
“She was able to successfully apply the new skills she learned in the workshop.”
adv + verb
02. successfully combine
“The chef managed to successfully combine traditional flavors with modern techniques.”
adv + verb
03. successfully complete
“Students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate.”
adv + verb
04. successfully establish
“The company managed to successfully establish a new branch in the city center.”
adv + verb
05. successfully implement
“The school decided to successfully implement a new policy regarding mobile phones.”
adv + verb
06. successfully manage
“It is difficult to successfully manage a large team without clear communication.”
adv + verb
07. successfully operate
“The pilot was trained to successfully operate the aircraft in bad weather.”
adv + verb
08. successfully perform
“The surgeon was able to successfully perform the operation in under two hours.”
adv + verb
09. successfully use
“You can successfully use this software to organize your daily schedule.”
adv + verb
10. successfully carry
Usage
Typically placed before the main verb or at the end of the clause.
Pitfall
He successfully in his exam.
He was successful in his exam.
Learners often use the adverb 'successfully' where the adjective 'successful' is required after the verb 'to be'.
Etymology
From successful + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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