Definition of hope
(Entry 1 of 2)
intransitive verb 1 : to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true hopes for a promotion hoping for the best I hope so. 2 archaic : trust
transitive verb 1 : to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment I hope she remembers. hopes to be invited 2 : to expect with confidence : trust Your mother is doing well, I hope. hope against hope : to hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment
Definition of hope
(Entry 2 of 2)
1a : desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment came in hopes of seeing you also : expectation of fulfillment or success no hope of a cure when they were young and full of hope b : someone or something on which hopes are centered our only hope for victory c : something desired or hoped for great hopes for the coming year 2 archaic : trust, reliance
-_Screams of pain can be heard through the corridor._-