hopes
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
An inflected form of hope · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,442 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 12,708 times across 175,139 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a specific instance of feeling hopeful it revived their hope of winning the pennant
- the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope
- grounds for feeling hopeful about the future also: promise there is little or no promise that he will recover
- someone (or something) on which expectations are centered he was their best hope for a victory
- United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) also: Bob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope
- one of the three Christian virtues
hopes in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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She was wavering, his hopes were high.
Following the Equator — Part 1 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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Above my actions, my thoughts, my hopes, higher than all, soars my pride.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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A week since, and the realization of the dream had appeared beyond his wildest hopes.
Under Drake's Flag · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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E V I L I am cast upon a desolate island, having no hopes, no prospects of a welcome deliverance.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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And thou, too, whosoe'er thou art, That readest this brief psalm, As one by one thy hopes depart, Be resolute and calm.
The Complete Poetical Works of Henry · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Chapter 1