Meaning of the word hope in English

What does hope mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hope

US /hoʊp/

UK /həʊp/

a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen

Example:

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She has high hopes for her future.

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There is still hope that he will recover.

Synonym:

aspiration desire wish dream ambition

Antonym:

despair hopelessness

to want something to happen or be true and think that it is possible

Example:

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I hope you have a great time.

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We hope for the best.

Synonym:

wish desire aspire pray trust

Antonym:

despair give up