hopefully and I hope
What is the difference between these two?
I guess that for hopefully, it means I hope but it stresses the result might not be what he expects. It is a little bit passive.

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hopefully is more passive than I hope although both bring out the same mood

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You could use 'I hope' to mean that you politely expect something. For example, "I hope you come tomorrow" could be taken to mean "I expect you to be there tomorrow".

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I agree. I think "hopefully" suggests a smaller possibility or/and lack of intention of the speaker.

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