hope

UK
/həʊp/
US
/hoʊp/

Translations

hopenoun
hopes
pl
UK
/həʊp/
US
/hoʊp/
She held onto hope that things would get better.
Она держалась за надежду, что всё наладится.
Additional translations
hopeverb
hoped
Past Simple
hoped
Past Participle
hoping
Gerund
UK
/həʊp/
US
/hoʊp/
I hope to see you soon.
Я надеюсь увидеть тебя скоро.
Additional translations
hopeadjective
UK
/həʊp/
US
/hoʊp/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "hope chest")

Definitions

hopenoun
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
She held onto hope that she would get the job.
A person or thing that may help or save someone.
The new treatment was their last hope for a cure.
Grounds for believing that something good may happen.
There is little hope of success without proper planning.
A small enclosed valley (chiefly Scottish dialect).
The farm sat in a quiet hope nestled between two hills.
hopeverb
To desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment.
She hopes to get a promotion at work.
To expect with confidence; trust.
I hope you will consider my application favorably.
hopeadjective
Relating to or intended to inspire hope (attributive use of the noun).
She stored her linens in a hope chest.