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I hope I could vs I hope I can

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I hope I could' is used when referring to a hypothetical situation or a wish that may not be possible in the present or future. 'I hope I can' is used when expressing a desire or intention to do something that is feasible or achievable.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 6222 views

I hope I could

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a hypothetical situation or a wish that may not be possible in the present or future.

This phrase is used to express a desire or wish for something that may not be feasible or achievable at the moment.

Examples:

I hope I could go back in time and change things.
I hope I could help you more, but I'm unable to at the moment.

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Last updated: November 27, 2024

Apr 11, 2015 ... “I hope I could help you.” = I see that you are building a boat. I have some skills that might be useful to you and if you allowed it, I hope I could (would be ...
Aug 21, 2020 ... “I hope I could have a nice vacation” expresses a wish specifically to have a “nice” vacation. Obviously, nobody's going to wish to have a bad ...
May 14, 2019 ... Companion tier. I hope i could add Charon...
Oct 30, 2019 ... I hope I could do something. I would use this sentence to describe a hypothetical contingency: “If my neighbor were in danger, I hope I ...
Aug 28, 2023 ... my ayato build after 1 year having him, I hope I could get his C6 when he comes back :D (still grinding better goblet). Build Showcase.
Nov 16, 2024 ... I hope I could be welcome in this group me and my late boyfriend used to make gingerbread cookies for my kids around Christmas time when I ...
Sep 14, 2019 ... "I hope I could help you" is not a valid sentence, the options are: "I wish I could* help you." (I am certain I can't, and I feel bad about it)
Nov 25, 2020 ... I do know that grammatically, the following are wrong: I hope I could go to the beach (because 'hope' usually uses the present tense); I wish I ...
Dec 9, 2020 ... What is the difference between, "I hope I could meet her someday" and I hope I could meet her one day"? Submission accepted by. Robin Hubbard.
Feb 16, 2020 ... I hope I could see the movie soon lol~ (( I re-draw the screen behind Katie Killjoy when she introduced Angel Dust in the 666 News xDDD

Alternatives:

I wish I could
If only I could

I hope I can

This phrase is correct and is used when expressing a desire or intention to do something that is feasible or achievable.

This phrase is used to express a hope or intention to accomplish something that is possible or within reach.

Examples:

I hope I can finish this project on time.
I hope I can make it to the meeting tomorrow.

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Last updated: November 27, 2024

Dec 27, 2021 ... Does "I hope I can improve my English during university" sound appropriate? Discussion. The reason why I ...
Sep 28, 2021 ... “I hope I can...” makes sense in a context were the thing you are hoping for requires a particular ability on your part.
Sep 17, 2024 ... Rogue: Grapplegunner. v1.0. I hope I can 'HOOK' you into this new subclass. Subclass.
I hope I can get suggestions to help me. I am COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED!! I have not really ever admitted this but I am a hoarder. I have the nickname by...
Thirteen year old Abby McNabb first met pediatric neuropsychologist Blythe Corbett when she participated in SENSE Theatre, Dr. Corbett's novel intervention ...
Aug 21, 2020 ... They both mean different things. “I hope I can take a vacation” expresses a wish to have a vacation. Perhaps you're talking about what you ...
Jan 24, 2011 ... ... I hope I can be of any use to you" or "I hope I can be of any help to you." Third, Anderson's advice regarding what you might want to write ...
May 12, 2016 ... "I'm not very good, but I hope I can help you." My first thought would be to translate this as. 「下手なんですが、手伝えるといいんですが ...
Jan 18, 2024 ... bradleyconstant on January 18, 2024: "Hey 2024, One day I hope I can come back to NYC and host SNL. This city always inspired me.

Alternatives:

I hope to
I aim to

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