Definition of "wish"

Kid-friendly meaning of wish, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "wish" mean?

wish (noun) — a strong feeling of wanting something.

Part of speechNoun Syllables1 (wish)

Example sentences using "wish"

Grade K–2
Make a wish.
Grade 3–5
I made a wish on every birthday candle I blew out this year.
Grade 6–8
Making a wish on a falling star is a tradition older than most realize, since people have been quietly hoping out loud for things they want for thousands of years.

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