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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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We were hoping for/looking forward to/expecting

We were hoping for/looking forward to/expecting sunny weather, but unfortunately it rained all day.

Do all of the underlined wording convey the same meaning to you? If not, what are the differences? Thanks.
  

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Hi, We were hoping for/looking forward to/expecting sunny weather, but unfortunately it rained all day. Do all of the underlined wording convey the same meaning to you? If not, what are the differences?

— Clive

  • Hi, We were hoping for/looking forward to/expecting sunny weather, but unfortunately it rained all day.
  • Do all of the underlined wording convey the same meaning to you?
  • If not, what are the differences?
  • In practice, there's often not much difference.
  • Here are a few comments.
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Hi,

We were hoping for/looking forward to/expecting sunny weather, but unfortunately it rained all day.

Do all of the underlined wording convey the same meaning to you? If not, what are the differences? In practice, there's often not much difference. Here are a few comments.

hoping for We were not su
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You hope for things you are not at all sure will happen, but you believe that it would be good if they happened.

I bought a lottery ticket. I hope I win.

You look forward to things you know will happen, and you believe that it would be good if they happened.

I bought a book that a friend of mine recommended. I'm looking forward to reading it.
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Thanks, Clive and Jim, for the clear replies.

Got it.
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