in hope of or in hope that?

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in hope of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to express the reason or purpose behind an action. It is often followed by a noun or a gerund.

Examples:

He went to the job interview in hope of getting the position.
She bought a lottery ticket in hope of winning the jackpot.
They invested in the stock market in hope of making a profit.

Alternatives:

with the hope of
hoping to
aiming to
expecting to
anticipating

in hope that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to introduce a clause indicating what is hoped for. It is followed by a clause or a sentence.

Examples:

She studied hard in hope that she would pass the exam.
He made a wish in hope that it would come true.
They prayed in hope that their team would win the game.

Alternatives:

hoping that
with the hope that
expecting that
anticipating that
wishing that

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'In hope of' is used to express the reason or purpose behind an action, while 'in hope that' is used to introduce a clause indicating what is hoped for. They're not interchangeable.

Explained by Miss E.
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Last updated: June 18, 2024

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