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UK//həʊps//US//hoʊps//

Meaning of Hopes

Desires or expectations about future events.

In simple words: What you want to happen in the future.

Hopes in a sentence

  • She has high hopes for her future career in medicine.
  • Their hopes of winning the championship are still alive.
  • He expressed his hopes during the meeting.
  • Despite the challenges, her hopes remain strong.
  • Many people shared hopes of a peaceful world.

How to use Hopes

Used when discussing future desires. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but may be more common in conversational language.

Grammar pattern

have + hopes

Memory hint

Think of a fishing hook - you're 'hooking' your dreams and desires.

Related words

Collocations with Hopes

  • raise hopes
  • dashed hopes
  • hold hopes
  • share hopes
  • hope against hope

Opposites of Hopes

Common mistakes with Hopes

  • Confused with 'hope' as a verb; 'hopes' is a noun.
  • Using 'hope' in plural incorrectly; 'hopes' should only refer to multiple desires.
  • Mixing tenses; ensure the sentence reflects the future context.

Compare Hopes with Expectation, Wish, Dream, Aspiration, Desire

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Frequently asked questions about Hopes

What does Hopes mean?

What you want to happen in the future.

What is the definition of Hopes?

Desires or expectations about future events.

How do you use Hopes in a sentence?

She has high hopes for her future career in medicine.

Can you give another example of Hopes?

Their hopes of winning the championship are still alive.

What are synonyms for Hopes?

Common alternatives include expectation, wish, dream, aspiration, desire.

What is the opposite of Hopes?

Opposite meanings include despair, doubt, cynicism.

What words go with Hopes?

It commonly pairs with raise hopes, dashed hopes, hold hopes, share hopes, hope against hope.

What are common mistakes when using Hopes?

Confused with 'hope' as a verb; 'hopes' is a noun. Using 'hope' in plural incorrectly; 'hopes' should only refer to multiple desires. Mixing tenses; ensure the sentence reflects the future context.

How do you pronounce Hopes?

US: //hoʊps//, UK: //həʊps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hopes?

Used when discussing future desires. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but may be more common in conversational language.