Word Comparison
Hope
vsWish
/həʊp/·/wɪʃ/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Hope
verbTo want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.
Also: To be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.
Wish
nounA desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
Also: An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
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