For example: When we say “I hope I can see you again” or “I hope we meet again,” you suggest that it may happen. It is possible. The noun clause that follows “hope” is in the present tense. However, if you say: “I wish we could meet again” or “I wish we could be together again,” you suggest that it's unlikely.

Hope is a desire that comes with reasonable expectation. For example, you could say, "I hope the train arrives at 3 o'clock. It is usually on time". A wish is a desire that may be unattainable. For example, you could say, "I wish I could go on a vacation to Hawaii, but I know I cannot afford it". Hope this helps

OK, I view it a little differently. It's a good qustion. The difference is not very easy to explain. The intent is often very similar, but there is a difference in how they are used. . I wish is followed by something that is not reality. You are saying that you would prefer this to be. This often involves a future event. I wish you well for the comming year. . I hope refers to something that may or may not happen or be shown to be true. I hope you have the best of fortunes in the comming year. <-- so this refers to a clause I wish you the best of fortunes in the comming year.<-- this refers to an event, . I hope you washed your hands. <-- has already happened, but unknown to the speaker. states an expectation . I wish you well. I hope for the best for you. . It was my wish, starting this answer that I could explain more clearly. I hope this is now a little clearer for you. .

Surprisingly, they could mean the same. It all depends on the person's preference. "I Wish" could be just a hint stronger though. I personally use Wish for present situations for example, "I wish I had those pairs of shoes"... on the other hand, "I hope" I would use for future reference... for example "Oh I hope he gets better". Just my point of view y'know?

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