Bogus Usage Assertions (First in an occasional series on bogus usage rules some people assert)
Assertion:
You can't use "hopefully" to mean "I hope" or "it is hoped that."
Example:
"Hopefully, I'll see you there."
Debunked:
hopefully adv. 2 it is to be hoped that -- Webster's New World College Dictionary
2 comments:
Anonymous
said...
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2 comments:
This is a favorite part of your book.
I love your book.
I'm almost annoying people with the way I go on and on about your book.
You're a genius.
Your book is like a magic show that turns us into better English speakers.
Your book makes me gush a little.
I hope to participate a little here on your blog.
(hopefully I'll participate?)
Please let me know where I can send a check and who I should make it out to.
Seriously, though, thank you!! You made my day.
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