Basic Details
Word: Wish
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: To hope for something to happen or to want something very much.
Synonyms: Desire, Yearn, Want
Antonyms: Dislike, Reject, Abhor
Idioms and Phrases
- Wish upon a star: To hope for a desired outcome, often believed to make wishes come true. Example: "She closed her eyes and made a wish upon a star before going to bed."
- Be careful what you wish for: A warning that getting what you want might not turn out as expected. Example: "He wanted to be famous, but be careful what you wish for, as his privacy was lost."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I wish to travel to faraway places and see the world.
Example 2: On my birthday, I made a wish before blowing out the candles on my cake.
Example 3: She wished for good health for her family during the holiday season.
Fun Fact
The word "wish" comes from Old English "wyscan," which means "to desire" or "to wish for." It has been used for centuries to express hopes and dreams.
Famous Quote
"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." - Lewis Carroll (This relates to the idea of wishing for direction or purpose in life.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wish" mean?
a) To ignore something
b) To hope for something
c) To share something
d) To complain about something
Answer: b) To hope for something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wish"?
a) Reject
b) Desire
c) Avoid
d) Forget
Answer: b) Desire
3. Which sentence uses "wish" correctly?
a) I wish for ice cream every day.
b) He wished for his homework not to be done.
c) She is wishing the a car.
d) They wish the door.
Answer: a) I wish for ice cream every day.
4. Which idiom relates to making hopes come true?
a) A penny for your thoughts
b) Wish upon a star
c) Burn the midnight oil
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) Wish upon a star
5. What is the opposite of "wish"?
a) Desire
b) Abhor
c) Hope
d) Love
Answer: b) Abhor
