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ideally

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /aɪˈdiːəli/ · UK /aɪˈdɪəli/

ideally means: If everything happens in the best possible way, or as you would prefer.

adverb

BEST POSSIBLE SITUATIONB2

If everything happens in the best possible way, or as you would prefer.

  • Ideally, we should leave early.
  • Everyone would have a separate room, ideally.
  • Ideally, you would finish the course before starting work.

Similar words: preferably

Common phrases: ideally before something, ideally we would

PERFECTLYB2

In a way that is exactly right or perfectly suited to a purpose.

  • The hotel is ideally located.
  • This tool is ideally suited to the job.
  • His experience leaves him ideally placed to help.

How to use it: ideally suited to something (This room is ideally suited to small meetings.); ideally placed to do something (She is ideally placed to lead the project.)

Similar words: perfectly

Common phrases: ideally suited, ideally placed, ideally located

Questions about ideally

What does ideally mean?

If everything happens in the best possible way, or as you would prefer.

What is ideally in other languages?

Türkçe: ideal olarak · Español: idealmente · Français: idéalement · Deutsch: idealerweise · Italiano: idealmente · 日本語: 理想を言えば

How do you pronounce ideally?

In American English /aɪˈdiːəli/; in British English /aɪˈdɪəli/.

How do you use ideally in a sentence?

Ideally, we should leave early. Everyone would have a separate room, ideally.

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