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Hope
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Simple meaning
What does Hope mean?
Hope means wishing for a good result.
Dictionary definition
Hope is a feeling that something good may happen; to hope means to want a good result.
Example sentences
Hope in a sentence
easy
I hope we have time to play outside.
medium
The team kept hope after solving the first clue.
hard
Her speech gave the class hope that the project could improve.
Synonyms
Words like Hope
wishA desire for something to happen.
optimismA positive feeling about what may happen.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Hope word family
Base word
hope
verb
hopes
Hopes now or often.
verb
hoped
Wanted a good result in the past.
adjective
hopeful
Feeling positive about what may happen.
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Quick practice
Try Hope
Practice 1
What does hope mean?
Hope means wishing for a good result.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hope?
Hope and wish can both describe wanting something good.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hope correctly?
Hope can be used as a verb.
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