Emotions / A2

HOHP/həʊp/

To hope is to want something to happen and think it is possible: I hope you feel better, hope to + verb, hope that… Wish is for things that are unreal or unlikely (I wish I were taller). I hope so / I hope not answer yes/no ideas. Hope can be a noun: there is still hope, a hope of winning. Do not say “hope you to come” — say I hope you can come or hope to see you.

Meaning

To want something to happen and believe that it is possible.

Examples

• “I hope you have a good trip.”
• “We hope to move house next year.”
• “I hope it does not rain on Saturday.”

Good to know

hope to + verb / hope that… Replies: I hope so / not. Contrast: wish.

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