A1verb 1K

Hope

🇬🇧 UK /["/həʊp/","/həʊps/","/həʊpt/","/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/həʊp/","/həʊps/","/həʊpt/","/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Hope

to want something to happen and think that it is possible

In simple words: To believe that something good will happen.

Hope in a sentence

• I hope you have a great day!
• We all hope for peace in the world.
• She hopes to get a new job soon.
• I hope you can come to the party.
• They hope their team wins the game.

How to use Hope

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in most contexts, though more formal settings may prefer 'anticipate' or 'expect'. Avoid using with certainty.

Grammar pattern

hope + that + clause

Memory hint

Imagine a 'rope' that lifts your dreams high — you 'hope' to reach for the stars.

Related words

Collocations with Hope

• certainly
• desperately
• fervently
• (not) dare (to)
• hardly dare
• scarcely dare
• for
• hope against hope
• hope for the best

Synonyms for Hope

• wish
• expect
• anticipate
• aspire
• long for

Opposites of Hope

• despair
• fear
• doubt

Common mistakes with Hope

• Using 'hope' in a negative context, e.g. 'I hope not to do that.'
• Confusing 'hope' with 'wish' — 'wish' implies a less likely outcome.
• 'Hope' should not be followed directly by an infinitive verb.

Frequently asked questions about Hope

What does Hope mean?

To believe that something good will happen.

What is the definition of Hope?

to want something to happen and think that it is possible

How do you use Hope in a sentence?

I hope you have a great day!

Can you give another example of Hope?

We all hope for peace in the world.

What are synonyms for Hope?

Common alternatives include wish, expect, anticipate, aspire, long for.

What is the opposite of Hope?

Opposite meanings include despair, fear, doubt.

What words go with Hope?

It commonly pairs with certainly, desperately, fervently, (not) dare (to), hardly dare, scarcely dare, for, hope against hope, hope for the best.

What are common mistakes when using Hope?

Using 'hope' in a negative context, e.g. 'I hope not to do that.' Confusing 'hope' with 'wish' — 'wish' implies a less likely outcome. 'Hope' should not be followed directly by an infinitive verb.

How do you pronounce Hope?

US: /["/həʊp/","/həʊps/","/həʊpt/","/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/həʊp/","/həʊps/","/həʊpt/","/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hope?

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in most contexts, though more formal settings may prefer 'anticipate' or 'expect'. Avoid using with certainty.

What CEFR level is Hope?

"Hope" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.