ideally
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3.5
- adverb
- /aɪˈdiːəli/
:
idealmente
- Ideally, you want to book your flights and hotel in advance to secure the best prices when planning a vacation.
- ideally, one would like
- ideally suited
- ideally placed
I want to get the right agent, ideally the right lawyer.
- I want to get the right agent, ideally the right lawyer.
- They're chubbier than I would ideally like for them.
- Point us to say what ideally we should be eating.
- Now, ideally you are able to tweak this and that.
- So it's a little bit safer ideally.
- Now, this can be done with a therapist, ideally.
- So ideally, get your television out of the room, the other tech.
Examples
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Ideally, you should aim to complete your assignments well ahead of the deadline, so you can review them thoroughly.
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McManus notes that ideally, the school is a focal point within the community.
Academic text (1999) -
I want to get the right agent, ideally the right lawyer.
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So ideally people might recognize these pictures.
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Ideally located in a quiet road near to the local shops and transport.
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The first page of a novel can, and ideally should, accomplish many things.
Academic text (2011) -
People say that ideally one page resumes are the best.
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His ultimate goal is to become a police officer, ideally in the City of Batavia.
Blog text (3) -
The printed word is ideally suited for transmitting information and ideas.
Academic text (2011) -
CPS workers are ideally placed to identify children in need of developmental services.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
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3.1
If possible, choose the more suitable option
5
5.9
In the best way to get the best result
Antonyms
How Ideal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ideally comes from ideal, which comes from an old Greek word idea meaning 'form' or 'perfect plan'. So, to act ideally is to do something like your perfect idea — 'in the best possible way'.