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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

hope for the best, prepare for the worst en · VERB

Meanings

  1. To take precautions that may not be necessary in a future situation, while keeping hope that the situation will turn out well so that these precautions would not need to be used.

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hoped for the best, prepared for the worst Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
hoped for the best, prepared for the worst Tense=Past lexicographic
hoping for the best, preparing for the worst Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
hope for the best and prepare for the worst alternative lexicographic
hopes for the best, prepares for the worst Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
hope for the best but prepare for the worst alternative lexicographic

hope for the best, prepare for the worst en · X

Meanings

  1. (imperative) While one should maintain a positive attitude when facing uncertain or challenging circumstances, one should not let this optimism blind them to the need to prepare for the possible hardships which may arise.

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hope for the best and prepare for the worst alternative lexicographic
hope for the best but prepare for the worst alternative lexicographic

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