The words hope and wish in English are often confused because they both talk about wanting something to happen. But don’t worry, with our lesson, we’ll clear up the confusion in no time!
Let’s start with “I hope”. When we use “hope”, it means that there is a possibility of something happening in the future.
Examples of “I hope”:
- I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow. (There’s a possibility it may not rain tomorrow.)
- I hope you feel better soon. (It’s possible you will feel better soon.)
- I hope she arrives on time. (There’s a chance she could arrive on time.)
- I hope we can go to the beach this weekend. (It’s possible we might be able to go to the beach.)
- I hope they like my gift. (There’s a possibility they might like my gift.)
Now let’s look at “I wish”. We use “wish” when we want something to happen or be true, but it’s unlikely or impossible.
Examples of “I wish”:
- I wish I could fly. (I can’t really fly, but I want to.)
- I wish you were here. (You’re not here, but I want you to be.)
- I wish it were Friday. (It’s not Friday, but I want it to be.)
- I wish I had a million dollars. (I don’t have a million dollars, but I want to.)
- I wish I lived in a castle. (I don’t live in a castle, but I want to.)
In conclusion, remember “I hope” is used for possibilities in the future, while “I wish” is used for things that are unlikely or impossible. This understanding will help you make better choices in your English conversations.
