hope
verb
used in polite statements
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adverb
used as a polite reply to someone when you do not completely agree with what they have said
used for politely accepting an invitation, or agreeing or offering to do something
used before you say something that might offend someone, to show that you do not intend to offend them
used for getting someone’s permission to do something. This can either be polite, impolite, or humorous. If someone says it in a loud way, they are showing that they are angry or annoyed
used for telling someone that you have done something without their permission but you hope that they approve of this
used for politely getting someone’s attention
used for politely telling someone you are leaving
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a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken
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