Cool MateBy some miracle vs Remarkably
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
By some miracle
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Remarkably
Top 2,000 (common)B2adverb
Most common: Remarkably
| By some miracle | Remarkably | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //baɪ sʌm ˈmɪrəkl//🇺🇸 //baɪ sʌm ˈmɪrəkəl// | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/"]/ |
| Meaning | A surprising and unlikely event that helps in a difficult situation. | very surprisingly or in an unusual way |
| Example | By some miracle, I found my lost wallet on the street. | The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | happen by some miracle, achieve by some miracle, see by some miracle | remarkably similar, remarkably skilled, remarkably easy, remarkably clear, remarkably high |
| Antonyms | - | unremarkably, ordinarily, commonly |
| Common mistakes | Using it as a question, e.g., 'By some miracle?' instead of stating an event., Confusing with 'miracle' alone without the phrase context., Overusing in non-dramatic situations, making it sound insincere. | Used too frequently in everyday conversation – better for writing or formal speech., Confused with 'remarkable' – remember, 'remarkably' is an adverb. |
| Usage notes | Used when something positive and unexpected happens. It fits in both casual and formal contexts but may sound a bit dramatic. | Use 'remarkably' to emphasize how surprising or unusual something is. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: By some miracle vs Remarkably
What's the difference between By some miracle and Remarkably?
By some miracle: A surprising and unlikely event that helps in a difficult situation. Remarkably: very surprisingly or in an unusual way
Which is more common: By some miracle and Remarkably?
Remarkably is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
By some miracle: By some miracle, I found my lost wallet on the street. Remarkably: The car is in remarkably good condition for its age.
Can I use By some miracle and Remarkably interchangeably?
Not always. By some miracle and Remarkably are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.