NYT Dictionary

HOPING

/ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

VerbAdjectiveNounHOP-inghop-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hope

Etymology

Origin: German

From hope + -ing. Cognate with German Hoffnung (“hope”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hopetrustdesirehopskipaspirationaspiringassumptionassuranceassured

Antonyms

despair

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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