hopefully he will vs hopefully he won`t

Both phrases are correct, but they convey opposite meanings. 'Hopefully he will' expresses optimism or a positive expectation that something will happen, while 'Hopefully he won't' expresses a hope or desire that something will not happen. The choice between the two depends on whether you are hoping for a positive or negative outcome.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 6308 views

hopefully he will

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express optimism or a positive expectation.

This phrase is used to express hope or optimism that a certain event or action will occur in the future.

Examples:

Hopefully he will pass the exam.
Hopefully he will arrive on time.
Hopefully he will get the job.

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Perhaps the matter can be taken up there and hopefully he will get a suitable response.
The president is expected to make a statement within the hour, and hopefully he will be able to shed light on what has left the world in a state of bewilderment.
So this meal is not only to bid farewell to Mr Masterson on his trip to the United States... where hopefully he will keep the President quite safe, and where hopefully too he will not spend too much time.
Hopefully he will, but in the meantime...
"Hopefully he will soon be able to tell us about his strange past."
Hopefully, he will be accepted.
And hopefully, he will walk out.
Hopefully, he will give consideration to that on his side.
Hopefully, he will continue to play a progressive role in this area.
He'll hear about this and, hopefully, he will change his mind.
Hopefully, geographically, he will be much better placed in the future.
Hopefully he finds his way quicker than me.
Hopefully he'll replace this awful Jeb.
Manheim is unable to help us, but hopefully he kept notes.
Hopefully he'll walk as well as before.
Hopefully he keeps it close to him.
Hopefully he'll decide he needs us.
Hopefully he won't smell us.
And hopefully he won't smell us.
Hopefully he'll pass out, but if he goes into shock...

Alternatives:

I hope he will
It is hoped that he will
He is expected to
He is likely to
He should

hopefully he won`t

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a hope or desire that something will not happen.

This phrase is used to express a wish or desire that a certain event or action will not occur in the future.

Examples:

Hopefully he won't fail the test.
Hopefully he won't be late.
Hopefully he won't miss the train.

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Hopefully he finds his way quicker than me.
The first boxing competition Pete entered he won.
He won the Best Novel Award.
Hopefully he'll replace this awful Jeb.
Manheim is unable to help us, but hopefully he kept notes.
Hopefully he'll walk as well as before.
Hopefully he keeps it close to him.
Hopefully he'll decide he needs us.
Hopefully he won't smell us.
And hopefully he won't smell us.
Hopefully he'll pass out, but if he goes into shock...
Hopefully he'll still be able to lead us to the alliance.
Hopefully he'll still be able to lead us to the alliance.
And hopefully he'll strike by then.
Well, hopefully he'll be back.
Hopefully he'll decide he needs us.
Hopefully he'll be back here soon enough.
Hopefully he'll forget by morning.
Hopefully he'll replace this awful Jeb.
Hopefully he will, but in the meantime...

Alternatives:

I hope he won't
It is hoped that he won't
He is not expected to
He is unlikely to
He shouldn't

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hopefully he will vs hopefully he won`t