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Definition fortunately in British English

fortunately adverb

adverb
/ˈfɔː(r)tʃənətli/
1

used for emphasizing that something good has happened, especially because of good luck

Example

There was a proposal to change the exam system again, but fortunately it was rejected.

Example

Fortunately for Liverpool, he was able to play.

Definition fortunately in British English