Hoping
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Present participle of hope; wishing for or expecting something to happen.
“I'm hoping the weather improves tomorrow.”
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Common -ING ending with O-P pattern.
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Worth 12 points; -ING suffix is versatile.
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