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What part of speech is wish?

"Wish" can be several parts of speech, depending on how it is used in a sentence:

* Verb: This is the most common usage. It expresses a desire or hope.

* Example: "I wish I had more time."

* Noun: It can refer to a desire or hope itself.

* Example: "My deepest wish is to travel the world."

* Interjection: It can be used to express a feeling of longing or regret.

* Example: "Wish I had gone to the party."

The context of the sentence will determine which part of speech "wish" is.

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