Word Comparison

Hope

vs

Wish

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Quite different — distinct meanings

📖 Definitions

Hope

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Wish

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🔄 Synonyms Compared

Hope

desire trust promise go for

Wish

regard want like bid compliments wish well indirect request care will wishing

↔️ Antonyms Compared

Hope

Wish

resent begrudge

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