hopes
word · lemma: hope
/ˈhoʊps/
hohps
/hˈəʊps/
hohps
Definition
Feelings or thoughts that something good may happen in the future, or wishes for a positive result.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a noun here, often in phrases like 'high hopes', 'hopes for the future', and 'lose hope'. Don't confuse the plural noun 'hopes' with the verb form in 'she hopes'.
Spanish: esperanzasPortuguese (BR): esperançasPortuguese (PT): esperançasChinese (Simplified): 希望Chinese (Traditional): 希望Hindi: आशाएँArabic: آمالBengali: আশা - প্রত্যাশাRussian: надеждыJapanese: 希望 - 望みVietnamese: hy vọng - kỳ vọngKorean: 희망 - 소망Turkish: umutlarUrdu: امیدیںIndonesian: harapan - asa
Example Sentences
The children have big hopes for the new school year.
basic
Her hopes of becoming a doctor are strong.
basic
We shared our hopes for the future.
basic
After the interview, I didn't want to get my hopes up too much.
natural
Their travel hopes disappeared when the flight was canceled.
natural
I'm trying not to pin all my hopes on one opportunity.
natural