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Hoping

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Present participle of hope; wishing for or expecting something to happen.

I'm hoping the weather improves tomorrow.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/

Syllables

hop·ing

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Synonyms

wishingexpectinganticipating

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Wordle

Common -ING ending with O-P pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; -ING suffix is versatile.

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