i wish

verb
UK: /aɪ wɪʃ/
US: /aɪ wɪʃ/

  1. Used to express a desire for something that is unlikely to happen or is impossible.

    1. I wish I had a car I could drive to the beach. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wish I knew the answer to that question; it would solve a lot of problems. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express regret about something you have done or something that has happened.

    1. I wish I hadn't eaten so much cake last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wish I had studied harder for the test; now I'm worried about my grade. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express a polite request or a mild form of complaint.

    1. I wish you would be on time for the meeting tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor; it's really messy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

desire hope if only
i wish noun

  1. An expression of hope or desire.

    1. I send you my best wish for your future career. [ ] [ ]
    2. With every birthday wish, I wish all your dreams become reality soon. [ ] [ ]
i wish idiom

  1. Used as a polite way of expressing a desire or hope.

    1. I wish you a pleasant good evening, sir, how may I help? [ ] [ ]
    2. I wish you a safe journey and a speedy recovery to good health, doctor. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "i wish" in English means: Used to express a desire for something that is unlikely to happen or is impossible., Used to express regret about something you have done or something that has happened., Used to express a polite request or a mild form of complaint..

The phonetic transcription of "i wish" is /aɪ wɪʃ/ in British English and /aɪ wɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "i wish": desire, hope, if only.

Example usage of "i wish": "I wish I had a car I could drive to the beach.". More examples on the page.