1. noun /həʊp,hɔʊp/
I still have some hope that I can get to work on time.
b) The actual thing wished for
After losing my job, theres no hope of being able to afford my world cruise now.
2. verb /həʊp,hɔʊp/
a) to want something to happen.
I hope everyone likes this definition.
b) to be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
I am still hoping that all will turn out well
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