hopefully, it ends soon vs hopefully, it will end soon

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Hopefully, it ends soon' is used when expressing a wish or desire for something to end soon, while 'Hopefully, it will end soon' is used when expressing a more certain expectation or prediction about the future.

Last updated: April 13, 2024 • 1164 views

hopefully, it ends soon

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a wish or desire for something to end soon.

This phrase is used to express a hope or desire for a situation to come to an end in the near future.

Examples:

Hopefully, it ends soon and we can all go home.
I'm tired of this rain. Hopefully, it ends soon.

Alternatives:

I hope it ends soon.
I wish it would end soon.
I hope for it to end soon.

hopefully, it will end soon

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a more certain expectation or prediction about the future.

This phrase is used to express a hope or expectation that a situation will come to an end in the near future.

Examples:

Hopefully, it will end soon and we can move on.
I believe the meeting will end soon. Hopefully, it will end soon.

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Jun 4, 2020 ... You rebuild from the coronavirus, you rebuild from this, and hopefully, it will end soon,” said Joanne Pallas outside of her family-run ...

Alternatives:

I hope it will end soon.
I expect it to end soon.
I anticipate it ending soon.

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