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I hope he won't laugh vs I hope he will not laugh

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. The choice between 'won't' and 'will not' is a matter of personal preference or style.
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I hope he won't laugh

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a contraction of 'will not' and is used to express a desire or wish for someone not to laugh.
  • penwiper337 on September 5th, 2008 01:19 pm (UTC). Eee! That's so cool! I hope he won't laugh too much at my foamboard. :). (Reply) (Parent) (Thread) ( Link) ...
  • Jul 10, 2015 ... I hope he won't laugh at me hahahah xD. Reply · :iconizapug: · IzaPug Featured By Owner Jul 11, 2015 Professional General Artist. *u* shinriiii
  • Feb 20, 2013 ... If he ever happens to read this, I hope he won't laugh. I know the posts here are publicized on my Facebook feed, which I'm disabling for this ...

Alternatives:

  • I hope he will not laugh
  • I hope he doesn't laugh
  • I hope he refrains from laughing
  • I hope he resists the urge to laugh
  • I hope he keeps a straight face

I hope he will not laugh

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the expanded form of 'won't' and is used to express a desire or wish for someone not to laugh.

Alternatives:

  • I hope he won't laugh
  • I hope he doesn't laugh
  • I hope he refrains from laughing
  • I hope he resists the urge to laugh
  • I hope he keeps a straight face

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