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Expect, wait and hope
Expect
We use expect to say that we think something is likely. Expect can be followed by a full infinitive, an object or a that clause.
- I expect to arrive by 4.
- I expect you to clean your room.
- It's raining today, so I expect (that) the traffic will be really bad.
Wait
We use wait when we talk about time passing. Waiting is often physical. We sit or stand somewhere until something happens. Wait is often followed by the preposition for or a full infinitive verb.
- I'm waiting for the rain to stop.
- We should wait to see what happens.
- He'll never wait for you to arrive if he wants to leave
Hope
We use hope when we talk about wanting something to happen. We would like it to happen, but we don't know if it will. Hope can be followed by the preposition for and an object, a full infinitive or a that clause.
- Never give up. You have to hope for the best.
- That was fun. I hope to see you again soon!
- I hope (that) it will be sunny tomorrow.
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