hoping
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
An inflected form of hope · -ing form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,993 of 81,628 words measured. It occurs 20,580 times across 191,625 published chapters — 0.002% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- expect and wish also: trust, desire I trust you will behave better from now onI hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
- be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes I am still hoping that all will turn out well
- intend with some possibility of fulfilment also: go for I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening
hoping 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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Paul glanced at the robot, hoping that its feelings hadn't been hurt.
Ministry of Disturbance · H. Beam Piper · Chapter 2
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He went South, hoping to teach school, as he had original ideas on the training of children.
Little Women Letters from the House of Alcott · Jessie [Editor] Bonstelle · Chapter 2
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I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
International Short Stories: American · William [Editor] Patten · Chapter 1
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With an execration he again turned and rushed down the stairs, hoping by a vigorous effort to cast back the foe.
Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 2
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Hoping now to get off, the order was given to hoist the driver and mizzen-staysail, and to keep the sheets to windward.
The Loss of the Royal George · William Henry Giles Kingston · Chapter 2