Hoping
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated 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
Related Words
Synonyms
wishingexpectinganticipating
Word Game Tips
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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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