Wonder, Wish and Hope

by Srinivas
(India)

I would like to know the usage of the word I wonder, wish & hope.

How and when do we use these words?


Answer:

Wonder = to think about something and try to understand it:
"I wonder why he didn't come . . ."

Wish = to want something to happen, even though it may seem unlikely:
"I wish it would stop raining."

Hope = to want something to happen, and think it is possible:
"I hope I get the job."