Definition of "hope"

Kid-friendly meaning of hope, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "hope" mean?

hope (verb) — to wish that something good will happen.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (hope)

Example sentences using "hope"

Grade K–2
I hope it snows!
Grade 3–5
She started to hope that her cousin would come visit during winter break this year.
Grade 6–8
Quiet hope, the kind that doesn't need to announce itself in public, often turns out to be more durable than the loud confident kind.

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