wish
Because it is a word with a single syllable, wish is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofwish
- A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
- An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
- The thing desired or longed for.
Example: "My dearest wish is to see them happily married."
- A water meadow.
- To desire; to want.
Example: "I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it."
- To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
- (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
- (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
Example: "We wish you a Merry Christmas."
- (followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
- To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
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