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Thankfully, the rain stopped before lunch.
What does Thankfully mean?
used to show relief or gratitude.
Dictionary definition
Thankfully means in a grateful way or, more commonly, used to show that something good or relieving happened.
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She smiled thankfully when her friend helped carry the books.
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Thankfully, the instructions were clear enough for every group to finish the project.
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Practice 1
What does thankfully mean?
Thankfully can show that someone feels grateful or relieved.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to thankfully?
Fortunately is close when thankfully means that a good or relieving thing happened.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: ____, the rain stopped before lunch.
Thankfully best completes the sentence.
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WordThankfully.
Partadverb.
MeaningThankfully means used to show relief or gratitude.
ExampleExample: Thankfully, the rain stopped before lunch.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- thank · fuh · lee
- Strongest beat
- thank
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on thank.
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Synonyms
Words like Thankfully
fortunatelyUsed when something good happens by chance or luck.
gratefullyIn a way that shows thanks.
luckilyUsed when an outcome is good or helpful.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unfortunatelyUsed when something bad or disappointing happens.
ungratefullyIn a way that does not show thanks.
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