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successfully

adverb B1 Neutral

Meaning

Successfully means to do something in a way that achieves the desired result.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "successfully" with "success," which is a noun.

Example Sentences

Did you successfully finish your homework on time ?
She did not successfully finish the project on time .
She successfully finished her homework before dinner .
She successfully finished the project before the deadline yesterday .

Word in Context

Anna had to give a short talk at school today , and she felt nervous in the morning . She practiced at home , used simple slides , and asked her friend to listen . When she spoke , she remembered to breathe and to look at the class , so her talk went successfully . Afterwards some students came to say they understood the topic and her teacher told her she did a good job .

Common Phrases

succeed successfully complete successfully handle successfully

Antonyms

Never forget "successfully"

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