Wish

 "Wish" in English can have a few different meanings, depending on how it's used. Here's a breakdown:

1. As a verb, it means to want something that is not currently present.

• Expressing a desire for something different in the present or future:
  • "I wish I had two million dollars." (I don't have two million dollars, but I want to.)
  • "I wish it would stop raining." (It is currently raining, and I want it to stop.)
• Expressing regret about something in the past:
  • "I wish I hadn't eaten so much cake." (I ate a lot of cake, and now I regret it.)
  • "I wish I had studied harder for the test." (I didn't study hard enough, and now I regret it.)

2. As a noun, it refers to a desire or hope for something.

• "My wish is to travel the world." (My desire/hope is to travel the world.)
• "He made a wish on a shooting star." (He expressed a desire/hope when he saw a shooting star.)

Here are some common phrases using "wish":

• "I wish you..." This is used to express good wishes to someone. For example:
  • "I wish you a happy birthday!"
  • "I wish you good luck!"
• "As you wish." This is a polite way of saying "as you want" or "your wish is my command."