I wish it would snow vs I hope it snows

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They express a desire for snowfall, but 'I wish it would snow' emphasizes a stronger desire or longing for snow, while 'I hope it snows' is a more neutral expression of a wish for snow. The choice between the two depends on the level of emotion or intensity the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 451 views

I wish it would snow

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire for snowfall.

This phrase is used to express a strong desire or longing for snow to fall. It is often used when the speaker really wants it to snow.

Examples:

I wish it would snow so we could have a white Christmas.
I wish it would snow more often in this area.
I wish it would snow heavily tonight.

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I wish it would snow
I wish it would finally get underway.
I wish it would be nerves.
I wish it would've happened differently back then.
I wish it would be easier; unfortunately it isn't.
I wish it would help my self-esteem.
Sometimes I wish it would snow and just never stop snowing.
I wish it would say the end.
I wish it would last forever.
I wish it would never expire.
I wish it would motivate him more at work.
Today I wish it would fall apart.
You know, I wish it wouldn't, but...
I wish it would just pour rain and cool things off.
I wish it would rain with some of these storms.
I wish it would deal more with the subjects at hand.
I wish it would just slow down so I could see the whole field.
I wish it would hurry up and end.
It's okay, but I wish it would be better food and not so much processed foods.
Now I look at others in a different way: each one, within her/him has the sign of the beauty discovered through an experience that I wish it would take place time and again.
'I don't know what we're waiting for to happen, 'but sometimes, I wish it would just... 'Just happen.

Alternatives:

I wish for snow.
I wish it would snow more.
I wish it would snow soon.
I wish it would snow all day.
I wish it would snow tomorrow.

I hope it snows

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a wish for snowfall.

This phrase is used to express a general wish or hope for snow to fall. It is a more neutral expression compared to 'I wish it would snow.'

Examples:

I hope it snows this weekend.
I hope it snows a lot this winter.
I hope it snows on Christmas Day.

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I hope it snows
Anyway, I hope it snows, but l don't think it will.
I hope it snows here too
All hope rested in Snow White and her unborn child's safe escape to a faraway land.
Looking at the coming months, the glass is half full: we only hope for lots of snow'.
I hope it was something big.
I hope it's not salad again.
I hope it won't snow.
I hope it doesn't snow.
I hope this is a balanced report and I hope it charts the way forward.
I hope it's a compliment.
I hope it wasn't something I said.
I hope it fits 'cause I wasn't sure about the sizes.
I hope it takes me by the freezer section.
I hope it's big enough for you.
I hope it's not an inconvenient time.
I hope it will help you find whoever's behind these attacks.
I hope it's not about Nate.
I hope it's okay I invited somebody over.
I hope it's not another Korea.
I hope it is nothing serious.

Alternatives:

I hope for snow.
I hope it snows more.
I hope it snows soon.
I hope it snows all day.
I hope it snows tomorrow.

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