successfully
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /səksˈɛsfəli/
US
- /səkˈsɛsfəli/
Description
- with good results
- in a way that works
- as planned
- without problems
To do something successfully means to get the result you wanted. It is more than just trying; it means the effort worked. Think of a chef making a difficult dish the right way, or an athlete finishing a race as planned.
You can use "successfully" to describe how something was done ("She successfully handled the difficult negotiation") or to stress that something really happened ("The mission was completed successfully"). It is often used with verbs like complete, finish, achieve, manage, solve, and pass. A detective might successfully solve a mystery, and a student might successfully pass an exam.
"Successfully" is an adverb that describes doing something in a way that leads to the desired or intended result. It does not just show effort; it shows that the effort worked. It is about reaching a goal, dealing with problems, and getting the outcome you wanted.
You will often see "successfully" when people talk about projects, tasks, plans, or challenges. For example: "The team successfully launched the new product after months of hard work." This means they did not just try to launch it; they actually launched it, and it went well.
It can also be used to show that a method or action worked. "He successfully argued his case in court" means he made his argument well enough to win. Or consider: "The rescue team successfully evacuated the hikers from the mountain." This shows that the evacuation was not only attempted, but completed as needed.
"Successfully" is not only about luck; it often suggests skill, planning, and steady effort. A writer might hope a book will be successful, but they still need to finish and publish it successfully. A gardener might want a good harvest, but they need to care for the plants in a way that works.
So, when you want to show that something was done well and achieved its purpose, "successfully" is the right word. It connects effort with real results.
Examples
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Driving test
She successfully passed her driving test on the third try.
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Medical operation
The doctors successfully performed the operation.
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File transfer
We successfully transferred all the photos to the new laptop.
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Online form
If the form is submitted successfully, a message will appear on the screen.
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Product launch
The company successfully launched its new app last month.
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Negotiation
After hours of discussion, they successfully reached a compromise.
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Secret keeping
He successfully kept the surprise secret until her birthday.
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Classroom method
The method has been used successfully in many classrooms.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- successfullyadverb