hope
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A feeling that something good might happen in the future.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
optimism
Antonyms
Usage notes
"I hope so" and "I hope not" are common short replies used instead of repeating a whole sentence.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She never lost _____ that she would find her lost dog."
Answer: hope
In your own words, what does "hope" mean?
A feeling that something good might happen in the future.
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