hopeh: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
A1 (Extremely High Frequency)Neutral (Used in all registers from formal to informal)
Quick answer
What does “hopeh” mean?
The feeling of wanting something to happen or be true, especially when it is possible but not certain.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The feeling of wanting something to happen or be true, especially when it is possible but not certain.
A person or thing that gives cause for hope; a desired or promised outcome; a feeling of trust in a positive future.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minimal. The word is identical in form and core usage. Minor syntactic preferences may exist (e.g., frequency of 'I hope that...' vs. 'I hope...').
Connotations
Identical positive connotations of optimism and possibility in both dialects.
Frequency
Equally frequent and essential in both British and American English.
Grammar
How to Use “hopeh” in a Sentence
hope for somethinghope to do somethinghope (that) clausehope + so/notVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hopeh” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- I do hope you'll join us for supper.
- They're hoping against hope for a positive result.
- Let's hope for the best.
American English
- I hope you can join us for dinner.
- We're hoping to close the deal tomorrow.
- Hope you're doing well! (informal)
adverb
British English
- She looked at him hopefully.
- They waited hopefully for news.
- "Can we go?" he asked hopefully.
American English
- He applied hopefully to several colleges.
- I opened the email hopefully.
- She smiled hopefully at the judge.
adjective
British English
- The hopeful candidates waited nervously.
- It was a hopeful sign for the economy.
- She gave me a hopeful smile.
American English
- The hopeful applicants checked the website.
- The report's findings are hopeful.
- He was hopeful about his chances.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
"We hope to finalise the merger by Q4." (Expresses a professional goal or positive projection.)
Academic
"The study offers hope for a new therapeutic approach." (Used to indicate potential or promise in research.)
Everyday
"I hope the weather is nice for the picnic." (Expresses a personal desire for a future event.)
Technical
In clinical psychology, 'hope' is a measurable construct linked to resilience and recovery.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “hopeh”
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “hopeh”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hopeh”
- *I hope him to come. (Incorrect valency) -> Correct: I hope (that) he comes. / I hope for him to come.
- *I am hoping you. -> Correct: I am hoping for something / I am hoping (that)...
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is followed by the infinitive with 'to' (hope to do) or a 'that' clause (hope that something happens). It is not followed by the gerund (hope doing).
'Hope' is for realistic, possible desires about the future or present. 'Wish' is often for unreal, impossible, or hypothetical situations (I wish I were taller) or for polite formalities (I wish you a happy birthday).
Yes, 'am hoping', 'was hoping' are common, often to make a statement sound more tentative or polite (e.g., 'I was hoping we could talk').
It means to continue hoping for something even when the situation seems very unlikely or hopeless.
The feeling of wanting something to happen or be true, especially when it is possible but not certain.
Hopeh is usually neutral (used in all registers from formal to informal) in register.
Hopeh: in British English it is pronounced /həʊp/, and in American English it is pronounced /hoʊp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Hope against hope”
- “Hope springs eternal”
- “A forlorn hope”
- “Be beyond hope”
- “Not have a hope in hell”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of HOPE as Holding On to Positive Expectations.
Conceptual Metaphor
HOPE IS A LIGHT (a glimmer of hope), HOPE IS A JOURNEY (the road is full of hope), HOPE IS A PERSON (hope is our guide).
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following sentences uses 'hope' INCORRECTLY?