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| Main Entry: |
successfully
 [suhk-ses-fuhl] 
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | favorably |
| Synonyms: | auspiciously, flourishingly, fortuitously, fortunately, opportunely, profitably, propitiously, prosperously, strongly, swimmingly, thrivingly, triumphantly, victoriously, well |
| Main Entry: | fortunately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | luckily |
| Synonyms: | auspiciously, by good luck, by happy chance, favorably, happily, in good time, in the nick of time, opportunely, prosperously, providentially, satisfyingly, seasonably, successfully, swimmingly, well |
| Antonyms: | sadly, unfortunately, unhappily, unluckily |
| Main Entry: | swimmingly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | very well |
| Synonyms: | as planned, cosily, easily, effectively, effortlessly, favorably, fortunately, happily, like a dream, like clockwork, prosperously, quickly, satisfyingly, smoothly, successfully, well, with flying colors, with no trouble, without a hitch |
| Antonyms: | lousy |
Example Sentences
- Most of the profit came from successfully hedging fuel costs.
- Yet a generic dog can mate successfully with wolves it encounters.
- Indeed, one has already been tested successfully by a group of marines.
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | profitably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lucratively |
| Synonyms: | advantageously, beneficially, effectively, effectually, favorably, gainfully, practically, productively, prosperously, remuneratively, successfully, sustainingly, usefully |
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