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I sure hope not vs I hope not

Both sentences are grammatically correct. 'I sure hope not' emphasizes a stronger sense of hope or desire compared to 'I hope not'. The choice depends on the intensity of the feeling you want to express.
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Last updated: October 17, 2024 • 14547 views

I sure hope not

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a strong sense of hope or desire.

This phrase is used to convey a strong feeling of hope or desire about a negative outcome. It emphasizes the intensity of the emotion.

Examples:

  • I sure hope not, I really don't want to miss the concert.
  • I sure hope not, I can't bear the thought of failing the exam.
  • Meaning of "I sure hope not". scrat_ali Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:12 pm GMT. Hello guys. I just wanted to know exactly the meaning of phrase "I sure hope not" or ...
  • Jun 5, 2024 ... I sure hope not. HUMOR. r/Helldivers - ME AND TWO OTHER DIVERS ...
  • I sure hope not. By BRIAN ADAMS. Published: 07-21-2024 7:00 AM. Opinion. Brian Adams of ...
  • Feb 10, 2017 ... Gosh, I sure hope not. I wouldn't want to put my money anywhere someone is slingin' any JavaScript code. Plus, “Plenty qualified”...that's ...
  • Dec 5, 2023 ... I sure hope not · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Mar 5, 2017 ... I sure hope not! If, like me, you sometimes find yourself amused, confused or bemused by what passes for photography in the art world, or ...
  • 11 hours ago ... 2157 likes, 34 comments - momsbehavingbadly on November 11, 2024: "I sure hope not! ".
  • Dec 31, 2021 ... C5 Tech - Oil pressure reading 130 PSI? I sure hope not! - I put my '01 LS1 to bed tonight for the winter, and as I was driving it to the ...

Alternatives:

  • I really hope not
  • I truly hope not
  • I sincerely hope not
  • I desperately hope not
  • I fervently hope not

I hope not

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a neutral level of hope or desire.

This phrase is used to express a general feeling of hope or desire about a negative outcome. It is more neutral in tone compared to 'I sure hope not.'

Examples:

  • I hope not, but we may have to cancel the trip.
  • I hope not, I don't want to be late for the meeting.
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  • 3 days ago ... I Hope Not. Discussion. I really hope that the School Caste ... Other than that, It looks so cute! r ...
  • Sep 9, 2012 ... When dealing with my exercise, I encountered one question. Will it rain on the day of our departure? -. A. I hope not B. I don't...
  • Jul 1, 2021 ... ago. privatelion1031. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. Is gmod dead? I hope not. Closed • 1.2K total votes. 180. Yes. 1K. No. Voting closed 3 ...
  • I Hope Not. March 24, 2011 Business Mistakes, Business Storieshippo, interruptions, meetingsTim Berry. It's been such a delight these last four years since ...
  • idiom used to say that one wants something not to happen or to not be true "Will you have to miss the party?" "I hope not."
  • Jul 11, 2020 ... I know the idiomatic response is B1 below. However, what do you think of B2? A1: I hope not. B1: Me too. / B2: Me neither What if the ...
  • Prayer Doesn't Heal People—At Least I Hope Not. August 27, 2019 · John Pavlovitz. I've been a pastor for twenty-five years and a Christian for most of my ...
  • Jul 8, 2021 ... Back to normal? I hope not! Celebrating the home office.

Alternatives:

  • I don't want that to happen
  • I would prefer that not to happen
  • I'd rather that not happen
  • I'd prefer it didn't happen
  • I'd rather it didn't happen

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