hoping
13 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hoping, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Present participle of hope: wishing for or expecting something good.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From hope + -ing.
Full origin of hoping →Frequently asked questions
What does “hoping” mean?
The word “hoping” means present participle of hope: wishing for or expecting something good. In plain terms, the -ing form of "hope", used after "be" (I am hoping) or after verbs like keep/stop.
How do you pronounce “hoping”?
“Hoping” is pronounced HOH-pihng (/ˈhoʊpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hoping” in a sentence?
Here is “hoping” used in a sentence: “We're hoping for good weather this weekend.”
What part of speech is “hoping”?
“Hoping” is a verb.
Is “hoping” a common word?
“Hoping” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between hoping and hopping?
They look similar but differ by one letter and in meaning. Hoping, with one p, comes from hope — wishing for something good. Hopping, with two, comes from hop — jumping on one foot or moving in short leaps. The single p keeps the long o sound of hope.
What is the difference between hoping and wishing?
Both express a desire for something, but hoping usually carries a sense that the outcome is possible or expected, often about realistic future events. Wishing can reach for things that are unlikely or even impossible. You might hope for good weather but wish you could fly.
How do you use hoping in a sentence?
Hoping is the present participle of hope, used in continuous tenses and phrases: I am hoping to hear back soon, or she left early, hoping to beat the traffic. It often introduces a reason or expectation, as in hoping for the best or hoping against hope.