hoping

== English == === Etymology === From hope +‎ -ing. Cognate with German Hoffnung (“hope”). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ Rhymes: (General American) -oʊpɪŋ, (Received Pronunciation) -əʊpɪŋ === Verb === hoping present participle and gerund of hope === Adjective === hoping (comparative more hoping, superlative most hoping) (rare) Filled with or inspiring hope. ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === hoping (plural hopings) This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. ==== Derived terms ====