wishing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
KK: /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Considered to have the ability to fulfill desires or hopes.
Example
The wishing star is said to grant one wish to those who see it.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more wishing
Superlative: most wishing
Conversation
I found this cool book about wishing wells yesterday.
Oh really? I've always been fascinated by those!
Yeah, it talks about how people believe they have magical powers.
That sounds interesting! I love stories about wishing for something special.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
granting
desiring
hopeful
Antonyms
unwishing
unhopeful
discontented
verb
Definition
To desire or hope for something to happen or to be true.
Example
She is wishing for a sunny day for her picnic.
Tense Forms
Past: wished
Past Participle: wished
Conversation
I was wishing I could join you at the concert this weekend.
You should come! It will be so much fun.
I know, right? I keep wishing I had tickets.
Root Explanation
Wishing → It is formed from "wish" (from Old English *wyscan*, meaning to desire or long for) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "wishing" refers to the action of desiring or longing for something.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for desire, 'wyscan', to remember that 'wishing' is the action of longing for something.
Visually Confused Words
swishing
unwishing
washing
fishing
whing
swishingly
writhing
witching