wish

wish and hope

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"Wish" and "hope" are both verbs used to express desires or aspirations, but they have some key differences in their usage and implications:

Wish:

"Wish" is typically used to express a desire for something that is unlikely to happen or is beyond our control. It often relates to hypothetical or improbable situations.

When using "wish," you may not have a strong expectation that the desired outcome will come true.

It is commonly used with the past simple tense or the verb "could" to indicate wishes for things that have already happened or are impossible.

Example: "I wish I had a million dollars." (This may not be feasible or likely to happen.)

Hope:

"Hope" is used to express a desire or expectation for something positive and possible to occur in the future. It implies optimism and a belief that the desired outcome has a chance of happening.

When using "hope," you have a more positive outlook and anticipate the fulfillment of your desire.

"Hope" is often used with the present or future tense to express wishes for things that are feasible or realistic.

Example: "I hope I get the job." (There is a possibility of getting the job, and the person is optimistic about it.)

In summary, "wish" is often associated with improbable or hypothetical desires, while "hope" is linked to more realistic and achievable aspirations. Both words convey positive feelings, but "hope" carries a stronger sense of expectation and optimism for a positive outcome.

wish in present future

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When using "wish" to express present and future desires, the verb tense and context will determine whether the wish pertains to the present or the future. Here are examples of how "wish" can be used for both present and future desires:

Present Wish:

"I wish I had more free time." (In the present, the person desires to have more free time.)

"She wishes she were better at playing the piano." (Currently, the person wants to improve their piano-playing skills.)

Future Wish:

"I wish I could travel the world next year." (In the future, the person desires to travel the world.)

"He wishes he will get accepted into his dream university." (In the future, the person hopes to get accepted into their desired university.)

In these examples, "wish" is used in the present tense to express a desire for something that is not currently true or happening, and in the future tense to express a desire for something that the person hopes to happen in the future. The verb tense makes it clear whether the wish pertains to the present or the future timeframe.