hope
|hope|
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/hoʊp/
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/həʊp/
expectation and desire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hope' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hopa', where 'hopian' meant 'to wish or expect'.
Historical Evolution
'hopa' transformed into the Middle English word 'hope', and eventually became the modern English word 'hope'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wish or expect', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
She held onto hope that he would return.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35