Hopeing or Hoping: Which Is Correct?

"Hopeing" is a misspelling of "hoping," the present participle form of the verb "hope," which denotes the act of feeling optimistic or desiring a particular outcome or result. The verb "hope" has an "e" at the end, which non-native speakers of English may forget to drop when adding the "-ing" at the end to make the verb a present participle or gerund.

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For example, imagine a student who is eagerly waiting for their exam results. They are hoping for a high score, which means they are filled with optimism and desire for that specific outcome. The student is wishing for a high score on the test as they have yet to see the results.

"Hopeing" can also be a misspelling of "hopping," the present participle form of the verb "hop," which is the act of taking small jumps. In slang, "hopping" can also refer to going from one establishment, typically a bar, to another when out socializing with others.

Through the Google Books Ngram Viewer, we can see that hoping and hopping have a much higher use than their misspelling hopeing in Google’s database of published books in both American and British English since the year 1800.

Example sentences

She is hoping to land her dream job after years of hard work and preparation.
As the dark clouds gathered, we were hoping for a break in the rain.
The team is hoping for a victory in the championship game this weekend.
I'm hoping to finish reading this book by the end of the week.
He's hoping for a successful outcome in the upcoming negotiations.
She's hoping to make a positive impact in her new role at the nonprofit organization.
They were hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
We are hoping that the weather will be favorable for our outdoor event.
He's hoping to mend his relationship with his estranged family members.
She's hoping to find her lost wallet, which contains important documents.

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