I hope so

/aɪ hoʊp soʊ/
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To say that one wishes something to be true.

Examples

  • She looked at the forecast and said I hope so.
  • After the doctor gave the good news, he whispered I hope so.
  • The child waited for the ice cream truck and said I hope so, hoping it would arrive soon.
  • He checked the schedule and muttered I hope so, hoping the meeting wasn't cancelled.
  • When asked if the team would win, the fan replied I hope so.

Similar words

I hope that's true
Let's hope so
I wish that were the case
Fingers crossed

Meanings

Express hope that something is true

everyday
neutral
Said to show that the speaker wants the previously mentioned situation to be true or to happen

Examples

  • She looked at the forecast and said I hope so.
  • After the doctor gave the good news, he whispered I hope so.
  • When asked if the team would win, the fan replied I hope so.
  • He checked the schedule and muttered I hope so, hoping the meeting wasn't cancelled.
  • The child waited for the ice cream truck and said I hope so, hoping it would arrive soon.

Similar words

Etymology

A fixed expression built from ordinary words whose combination has become conventional.

FAQ

What does I hope so mean?

It means the speaker wishes the previously mentioned situation to be true or to happen.

How is I hope so used?

Place it after a statement you want to become true, e.g., "It will rain tomorrow." "I hope so."

In what context is I hope so appropriate?

It is used in everyday conversation.

What register does I hope so have?

It carries a neutral register.

What is a synonym for I hope so?

Synonyms include I wish that were the case, Let's hope so, Fingers crossed, and I hope that's true.

What are some alternative phrases to I hope so?

You can also say Let's hope so or Fingers crossed instead of I hope so.

Is I hope so an idiomatic expression?

Yes, it is an idiomatic phrase that expresses hope.

What part of speech is I hope so?

It is an idiomatic phrase rather than a single part of speech.

Can I hope so be used to show desire for a situation to be true?

Yes, it shows the speaker wants the situation to be true.

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