Dictionary Check: hope

"hope" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

noun

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

Example: "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
noun

the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

Example: "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
Antonyms:
noun

grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

Example: "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
Synonyms:
noun

someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

Example: "he was their best hope for a victory"
noun

one of the three Christian virtues

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