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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Hope or hopes?
Hi, please help. I believe the word "hope" is both countable and uncountable. As for the example sentences below, I am not sure which one to use, countable or uncountable. I believe the word "hope" as uncountable carries its conceptual meaning, whereas it as countable carries objectified meaning. Let's say we're talking about two different peoples.
1. Their hope (hopes?) is not ours.
2. Their hope (Their hopes aren't?) isn't the same as ours.
1. Their hope (hopes?) is not ours.
2. Their hope (Their hopes aren't?) isn't the same as ours.
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Both are correct and natural. The plural would mean a list of hopes.
- Both are correct and natural.
- The plural would mean a list of hopes.
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Both are correct and natural. The plural would mean a list of hopes.
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The easiest answer is to say you are correct -- it has both countable and uncountable forms. A more complex answer is to say they are two different words with similar but not identical meanings.
In the uncountable form, it refers to something that you look to to solve your problems.
In the countable form it means any good wish, dream or desire.
In the uncountable form, it refers to something that you look to to solve your problems.
In the countable form it means any good wish, dream or desire.
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I think I did point out the difference, didn't I? Besides, the poster, for the most part, was only intent on knowing if the plural form could work as well.
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