Successfully
/səkˈsesfəli/
Definitions
In a manner that achieves a desired end; with success.
/səkˈsesfəli/
In a way that achieves the desired result.
The team successfully implemented the new strategy.
💡 Simply: It means you did something and it turned out great! Like when you build a tower of blocks and it doesn't fall down, you built it successfully!
👶 For kids: When something goes right and you get what you want!
More Examples
We successfully navigated the complex legal issues.
She successfully passed her driving test on the first attempt.
They completed the project successfully, on time and within budget.
How It's Used
"The company successfully launched its new product."
"She successfully completed her thesis."
"He successfully fixed the leaky faucet."
From 'successful' + '-ly'. 'Successful' comes from 'success', ultimately from Latin 'succedere' (to follow after, succeed).
Appears in English texts from the 17th century, closely following the rise of the word 'successful'.
Memory tip
Think of a successful project: everything goes as planned!