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hope vs wish

Both 'hope' and 'wish' are correct words in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Hope' is used when you want something to happen and believe it is possible, while 'wish' is used when you want something to happen but know it is unlikely or impossible.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 939 views

hope

The word 'hope' is a common and correct term in English. It is used when you want something to happen and believe it is possible.

You can use 'hope' when expressing your desire for a positive outcome or future event. It implies a sense of optimism and belief in the possibility of what you desire.

Examples:

I hope you have a great day.
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

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To hope things may be different.
America's regional emissions trading systems inspire hope.
Their childhood happiness gives you reason for hope.
Westminster Abbey's her only hope.
This new British landing is our only hope.
And happy endings always start with hope.
We hope to winter peacefully at Meryton.
Cross my fingers and hope something survived the process.
All men need hope, Captain.
Your father chose hope over selfishness.
You brought hope to your desperate followers.
The hope is that loneliness will trigger imagination.
We hope India will react positively.
Better hope Lita is working tonight.
A cull is our only hope.
Present Larry can't live on hope.
Project scion might be our only hope.
Our only hope, a Z-Neutrino biological inversion catalyser.
Niklaus sent me to protect hope.
I believe hope is strong medicine.

Alternatives:

wish
desire
aspire
long for
yearn for

wish

The word 'wish' is also a correct term in English. It is used when you want something to happen but know it is unlikely or impossible.

'Wish' is used to express desires that are not likely to come true or are impossible. It often conveys a sense of longing or regret.

Examples:

I wish I could fly.
I wish I had studied harder for the exam.

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I could wish your arithmetic papers were better.
Just let mommy make one quick wish.
I still have one birthday wish.
I don't wish to be rich, I don't wish to be knighted and I don't wish to be married.
I have no wish to speak at length;I merely wish to answer the questions addressed directly to me.
I made this birthday wish four years ago.
Ask His Highness for your wish.
You cannot deny your employer his birthday wish.
My wish was for you anyway.
Wild Geese Gate was granted its wish.
Her final wish is to see Ethan.
Sand-fairy, make the wish stop.
- Your wish is my will.
My wish also becomes Yano's wish.
~ Tell me your wish ~ - No I won't wish anything.
I'm now on a journey to fulfill the wish, in my tiny capacity, of little African girls - the wish of being educated.
Okay, make a wish, make a wish...
Expresses its wish to participate actively in the work.
This amendment wish to ensure compatibility between different TSIs.
We wish Commissioner Nielson the greatest success.

Alternatives:

hope
desire
aspire
long for
yearn for

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