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I wish i were there vs I iwsh i was there

The correct sentence is "I wish I were there." This is the subjunctive mood used to express a hypothetical situation or a wish. "Were" is correct in this context.
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I wish i were there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It employs the subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical situation or a wish.

This phrase is used to express a wish or desire about being in a different location or situation. It is correct to use "were" in this context.

Examples:

  • I wish I were there with you.
  • She wishes she were at the beach right now.
  • If only I were there to help.
  • We wish we were there for the concert.
  • He wishes he were there to celebrate with us.
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  • May 4, 2014 ... I couldn't be there. I'm watching photographs from that time and I'm wondering what I should use. 'I wish I were there' or 'I wish I were be there' ...
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I iwsh i was there

This phrase is incorrect. The correct form should be "I wish I were there."

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Alternatives:

  • I wish I were there

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