Wish
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Emotional Intensity
Expresses a strong desire, often one that is not likely to happen. I wish I could fly.
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Expressing Regret
Used for expressing regret about a situation or action in the past. I wish I hadn't said that.
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Hypothetical Situations
Often used to talk about hypothetical situations that are not true or are hard to achieve. I wish I were a millionaire.