"Hoped" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Verb: To feel or express a desire for something to happen or be the case, especially a happy or good thing.
Example sentences:
She hoped to win the competition.
He hoped the weather would improve.
Noun: A feeling of desire and expectation of a particular thing to happen.
Example sentences:
She is feeling a sense of hope that things will get better.
The villagers placed all their hopes on the new project to bring prosperity to their community.
"hoovered" is the past tense of the verb "to hoover", which means to clean or vacuum using a vacuum cleaner, typically a Hoover brand. Consequently, "hoovered" means to have cleaned or vacuumed using a vacuum cleaner. For example: "She hoovered the living room effortlessly."
The verb "hoovering" is the present participle of the verb "hoover". In British English, "to hoover" is a colloquialism for "to vacuum" or "to clean the floor with a vacuum cleaner". So, "hoovering" means to clean or sweep the floor with a vacuum cleaner.
Hooves are the hard parts at the end of an animal's toe or leg that are used for walking, running, or grasping. They are typically found on horses, cows, and other ungulate animals.
Feeling or showing hope; optimistic. Having or expressing a wish or desire; having or expressing a sense of confidence about a future outcome.
Hopefuls are people who have a strong desire or prospect of achieving something, such as a goal or a dream, and are making an effort to make it happen. They are often characterized by their optimism, enthusiasm, and persistence in the face of challenges or setbacks. The term is often used to describe individuals who are ambitious, motivated, and determined to reach their aspirations.
Hopeless refers to something or someone that has no chance of improving, succeeding, or being saved. It can also describe a situation that is desperate or without any possibility of a favorable outcome.