Hoping

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ verb adjective

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might. “I am still hoping that all will turn out well.”
  2. (verb) To be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.
  3. (verb) To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; usually followed by in.
  4. (verb) To wish. “I hope you all the best.”
  5. (adjective) Filled with or inspiring hope. “A hoping situation is not yet desolate.”

Letter breakdown

  • Hoping contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Hoping mean?

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

How many letters are in Hoping?

Hoping has 6 letters.

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