hope

Definition

• n. a specific instance of feeling hopeful
• n. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
• n. someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
• n. United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

Word forms

Present participle

hoping

Past participle

hoped

Past tense

hoped

Third person singular

hopes

Example sentences

1. n.

   She has a lot of hope for the future.

2. v.

   I hope to see you at the party tomorrow.