hope · n
in the hope that/of
C1 because you want something good to happen
Dictionary examples:
She went to Paris in the hope of improving her French. (26.9)
They wrote to their teacher in the hope that he could help. (39.9)
sb's best/last/only hope
C2 the best/last/only person or thing that can help you and make you succeed
Dictionary examples:
Doctors say his only hope is a transplant. (59.3)
hope
B1 a positive feeling about the future, or something that you want to happen or be true
Dictionary examples:
My hope of becoming a unicorn trainer is still alive and kicking! (0.0)
My last hope is that the gym will miraculously burn all my calories. (0.0)
I've lost all hope of ever finding matching socks in my drawer. (0.0)
What are your hopes for the future? (26.0)
a message full of hope (27.1)
Don't give up hope - I'm sure he'll be fine. (27.5)
Young people are growing up in our cities without any hope of getting a job. (64.5)