Basic Details
Word: Hope
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Meaning: A feeling of wanting something to happen or believing that something good will happen.
Synonyms: Aspiration, expectation, desire
Antonyms: Despair, hopelessness, defeat
Idioms and Phrases
- Hope against hope: To continue to hope for something even when it seems impossible. Example: "She was hoping against hope that the weather would clear up for the picnic."
- Keep hope alive: To continue to believe in a positive outcome even in difficult circumstances. Example: "He always encouraged his team to keep hope alive, even when they faced tough challenges."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Even in the darkest times, she held onto her hope for a brighter future.
Example 2: The community came together to support the project with the hope of improving their local park.
Example 3: His heartfelt speech filled everyone with hope and motivation to do better.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "hope" comes from the Old English word "hopian," which means "to wish for"? It has been used for centuries to express a positive outlook on life and future possibilities.
Famous Quote
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all." - Emily Dickinson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hope" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A feeling of wanting something to happen
c) A negative emotion
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A feeling of wanting something to happen
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hope"?
a) Fear
b) Aspiration
c) Anger
d) Confusion
Answer: b) Aspiration
3. What is an antonym of "hope"?
a) Expectation
b) Desire
c) Hopelessness
d) Dream
Answer: c) Hopelessness
4. Which sentence uses "hope" correctly?
a) I hope to go to the party next week.
b) He hopes the water is cold.
c) She hopes sheep fly over the ocean.
d) They hope to dig a hole in the sky.
Answer: a) I hope to go to the party next week.
5. What does "keep hope alive" mean?
a) To disregard all dreams
b) To continue to believe in a positive outcome
c) To forget about the future
d) To express strong anger
Answer: b) To continue to believe in a positive outcome
