Difference Between WISH and HOPE

Difference Between WISH and HOPE in English;


 
Difference Between WISH and HOPE



Using Wish in English

Wish expresses a feeling of regret about thing whose outcome is known or expected.

Wish For Present Time

  • I wish I knew Spanish.

Wish For Past Time

  • I wish Mark had come.

Wish For Future Time

  • I wish He would tell me.

 



Using Hope in English

Hope expresses a feeling about an thing whose outcome is known. It is not often used to talk about something in the past.
Hope For Present Time

  • I hope the children are enjoying the park.

Hope For Past Time

  • I hope he listened to my advice.

Hope For Future Time

  • I hope it rains tonight.