ideally
gb/aɪdˈiəli/ us/aɪdˈiəli/
B1
English
~ 6300
ideális esetben, ideálisan, ideális
B1
1
Usage pattern:
Ideally, [someone] should [verb]
Ideally, we should leave before eight to avoid the traffic.
Ideális esetben nyolc előtt kellene indulnunk, hogy elkerüljük a csúcsforgalmat.
Ideally, every child would have access to free, high‑quality education.
Ideális esetben minden gyerek hozzáférhetne az ingyenes, magas színvonalú oktatáshoz.
Ideally, you should back up your files at least once a week.
Ideally, the project would be finished by June, but that may not be realistic.
Ideally, I’d like to work from home two days a week.
Learner examples
Ideally, we should start the meeting on time.
Ideális esetben időben el kellene kezdenünk a megbeszélést.
Ideally, you should sleep eight hours every night.
Ideális esetben minden éjjel nyolc órát kellene aludnod.
Ideally, I would visit my parents every month.
Ideally, the teacher talks to every student in the class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *ideal* instead of *ideally* at the start of a sentence (e.g. *Ideal, we should leave now*). Use *Ideally,* plus a comma to introduce what would be best: *Ideally, we should leave now.* Another mistake is using *perfectly* instead of *ideally* when talking about what you want to happen in the future; *perfectly* usually describes how something is, not what you wish for.
Meaning
In the best situation; preferably
Collocations
Ideally, we would
|Ideally, you should
|Ideally, this would mean
|Ideally, everyone would
|Ideally, I’d like
Synonyms
preferably (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and less emotional than "ideally".)
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in a perfect world (More informal and clearly shows that the situation is imaginary or unlikely.)
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if possible (Focuses more on what can realistically be done, less on a perfect situation.)
Antonyms
realistically (Introduces what is actually possible, not the ideal or best case.)
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unfortunately (Signals that the best or desired situation did not or cannot happen.)
Themes
planning
|daily life
|work
|advice
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say what would be the best thing to happen, even if it may not really happen.
Used to introduce a situation or condition that would be the best, most suitable, or most desirable, even if it may not actually be possible.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
ideally [adjective/past participle]
The hotel is ideally located just five minutes from the beach.
A szálloda ideális helyen található, mindössze öt percre a strandtól.
This software is ideally suited to small businesses with limited staff.
Ez a szoftver ideális a kevés munkatárssal működő kisvállalkozások számára.
Her background in both law and medicine makes her ideally placed to lead the committee.
The building is ideally equipped to host large international conferences.
Our office is ideally positioned to serve clients across the whole region.
Learner examples
The house is ideally located near the train station.
A ház ideális helyen van, a vasútállomás közelében.
This course is ideally suited to beginner students.
Ez a kurzus ideális kezdő tanulók számára.
The city is ideally placed to host the sports event.
Our kitchen is ideally equipped for cooking large meals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *very ideal* instead of using *ideally* with an adjective or past participle. For example, say *The room is ideally suited for meetings*, not *The room is very ideal for meetings.* They may also forget the preposition and say *ideally suited students* instead of *ideally suited to students*.
Meaning
Perfectly suited for a purpose
Collocations
ideally suited to
|ideally suited for
|ideally located
|ideally placed to
|ideally positioned to
|ideally equipped to
Synonyms
perfectly (Very close in meaning, but focuses more strongly on complete perfection.)
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optimally (More technical and formal; often used in scientific or business contexts.)
Antonyms
poorly (Shows that something is not well suited or not good for its purpose.)
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badly (Informal and broad; suggests that something is a bad match for its purpose.)
Themes
description
|work
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is perfect or best for a special use or situation.
In a way that is exactly right or most suitable for a particular use, situation, or person.
C2
FORMAL
3
ideálisan
C1
In this model, citizens are treated as ideally rational decision‑makers.
Ebben a modellben az állampolgárokat ideálisan racionális döntéshozóknak tekintik.
Philosophers sometimes describe an ideally just society that could never fully exist in reality.
A filozófusok néha olyan ideálisan igazságos társadalmat írnak le, amely a valóságban soha nem valósulhatna meg teljesen.
Economic theory often assumes an ideally competitive market, which is rare in practice.
Learner examples
In this theory, people act as ideally rational persons.
Ebben az elméletben az emberek ideálisan racionális személyekként viselkednek.
The book talks about an ideally fair world, not our real world.
A könyv egy ideálisan igazságos világról szól, nem a mi valós világunkról.
The plan works ideally in the lab, but not in real life.
Meaning
As an idea or ideal standard
Collocations
exists only ideally
|ideally rational agent
|ideally just society
Synonyms
theoretically (Focuses on what is true in theory; less tied to the notion of moral or perfect ideals.)
Antonyms
practically (Focuses on what happens or works in real life, not in ideal or imagined situations.)
Themes
philosophy
|theory
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Only as an idea or perfect model, not in real life.
With reference to an ideal form or standard that exists only in the mind or in theory, rather than in practical reality.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ideally
IPA
GB/aɪdˈiəli/
US/aɪdˈiəli/
Syllables & stress
ideally (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: ideally
- Plural: ideallies
Word family
Forms
ideallies
noun
Core family
ideal
adjective B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
idealize
verb
idealization
noun
Expressions
ideally located
1/aɪdˈiəli lˈoʊkˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
In a perfect or convenient location
Be in a very good place, especially because it is close to things people want or need.
Examples
- The apartment is ideally located near shops and public transport.
- Our offices are ideally located between the city center and the airport.
- The school is ideally located for families who live in the suburbs.
ideally placed to
1/aɪdˈiəli plˈeɪst tə/
fixed phrase
In a very good position to do
Be in a very good position, situation, or location to do something.
Examples
- With her experience in both finance and technology, she is ideally placed to lead the new project.
- The town is ideally placed to become a major transport hub.
- Our organization is ideally placed to support families during this crisis.
ideally positioned to
1/aɪdˈiəli pəzˈɪʃənd tə/
fixed phrase
In a strong or strategic position to do
Have a strong or strategic situation that makes it easy or likely to do something well.
Examples
- Thanks to our international network, we are ideally positioned to enter new markets.
- The team is ideally positioned to win the championship this year.
- With its large cash reserves, the company is ideally positioned to invest in new technology.
ideally suited to
1/aɪdˈiəli sˈutɪd tə/
fixed phrase
Perfectly suited to something
Be a perfect or very good match for a particular use, place, or person.
Examples
- This small, flexible program is ideally suited to remote workers.
- The course is ideally suited to students who are new to programming.
- Her calm personality is ideally suited to working with young children.