What are some examples of hope?
The definition of hope is a feeling of optimism or a desire that something will happen. An example of hope is when a person believes his life situation will approve and his run of back luck will end. To have confidence; trust.
What is the verb of hope?
intransitive verb. 1 : to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true hopes for a promotion hoping for the best I hope so. 2 archaic : trust. transitive verb.
What type of word is hope?
Hope is a verb and a noun.
What can I say instead of hope?
Synonyms for I hope
- hopefully. adv.
- i wish.
- i look forward.
- i trust.
- i expect.
- i just hope.
- i was hoping.
- i do hope.
What is a better word than hope?
SYNONYMS. hopefulness, optimism, expectation, expectancy. confidence, faith, trust, belief, conviction, assurance.
How do you express hope?
You can use formal as well as informal sentences in order to express hope. The normal expression is by simply using the verb ‘hope’ in the tense required by the sentence: “I hope to see you soon.”
What does hankering mean?
intransitive verb. : to have a strong or persistent desire : yearn —often used with for or after.
What is another word for hopefully?
What is another word for hopefully?
| expectantly | confidently |
|---|---|
| longingly | positively |
| trustingly | yearningly |
| trustfully | with hope |
| full of hope | with anticipation |
Why is hopefully wrong?
Hopefully is an adverb which means what it ought to [italics mine]–“full of hope” or “characterized by hope.” It normally modifies verbs. Nonstandard English sometimes substitutes the word hopefully for I hope (or some other subject with the verb hope). Incorrect: Hopefully, they will come in time.
Whats the meaning of hopefully?
1 : in a way that expresses desire with an expectation of fulfillment : in a hopeful manner gazed up at us hopefully. 2 : it is hoped : I hope : we hope hopefully the rain will end soon.
How do you use the word hopefully?
Hopefully means “in a hopeful manner.” We looked hopefully to the future. Some usage experts object to the use of hopefully as a sentence adverb, apparently on grounds of clarity. To be safe, avoid using hopefully in sentences such as the following: Hopefully, your son will recover soon.
What does happily mean?
adverb. in a happy manner; with pleasure. by good fortune; providentially; luckily. felicitously; appropriately; aptly: a happily turned phrase.
Is happily a real word?
happily adverb (PLEASED)
What is another word for happily?
What is another word for happily?
| cheerfully | gaily |
|---|---|
| gleefully | joyfully |
| cheerily | contentedly |
| delightedly | gladly |
| agreeably | delightfully |
What does hurly burly mean?
uproar, tumult
What is the same as unfair?
unwarranted, dishonest, biased, illegal, partisan, discriminatory, unlawful, unreasonable, one-sided, improper, arbitrary, wrong, shameful, inequitable, unjust, unjustifiable, immoral, unethical, cruel, inexcusable.
What is the opposite word of happily?
“The scared young man reluctantly took the note home to his mother, dreading the impending punishment.”…What is the opposite of happily?
| unfortunately | unluckily |
|---|---|
| sad to relate | sad to say |
| unsuccessfully | unhappily |