successfully
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for successfully, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — In a way that achieves the intended result.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From successful plus -ly.
Full origin of successfully →Frequently asked questions
What does “successfully” mean?
The word “successfully” means in a way that achieves the intended result. In plain terms, done in a way that worked out as intended.
How do you pronounce “successfully”?
“Successfully” is pronounced suhk-SEHS-fuh-lee (/səkˈsɛs.fə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “successfully” in a sentence?
Here is “successfully” used in a sentence: “The team successfully completed the project ahead of schedule.”
What part of speech is “successfully”?
“Successfully” is an adverb.
Is “successfully” a common word?
“Successfully” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between successfully and successively?
They look alike but mean different things. Successfully means achieving the intended result, as in 'she successfully passed the exam.' Successively means one after another in a sequence, as in 'he won three successive titles.' Mixing them up is common, so it helps to link 'successive' with 'succession.'
What is the opposite of successfully?
The direct opposite is 'unsuccessfully,' meaning in a way that fails to achieve the intended result. Related contrasts include 'in vain,' 'fruitlessly,' and 'to no avail.' Where a task done successfully reaches its goal, one done unsuccessfully falls short despite the effort put in.
What is an example of 'successfully' in a sentence?
You might say, 'The surgeon successfully completed the operation,' meaning the intended outcome was achieved. Other examples include successfully launching a product, successfully defending a title, or successfully logging in. In each case, the adverb confirms that the action reached its goal rather than merely being attempted.