Difference Between WISH and HOPE in English;
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.