Word: Hope
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Pronunciation: /hoʊp/
Category: General
Hope Definition
Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. As a verb, it means to want something to happen or be true.
Usage Notes
Hope is often followed by 'for' or 'that' when used as a verb.
Example Sentences
- I hope to see you soon.
- They have high hopes for their children.
- She's hoping for a promotion.
- We hope that you enjoy the show.
- I hope you're feeling better.
- They're still hoping against hope that he'll be found.
Synonyms (Similar Words)
Antonyms (Opposite Words)
Idioms and Phrases
- Hope against hope – To hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment
- Live in hope – To be optimistic despite difficult circumstances
- Hope for the best – To be optimistic that a good outcome will occur
- Hope springs eternal – People can always find a reason to hope, even in the bleakest situations
- Pin your hopes on – To depend on someone or something for success or progress
Word Origin and History
Old English hopa (noun), hopian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoop (noun), hopen (verb), and German hoffen (verb).