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UK//aɪ ʃʊr wɪʃ ɪt ˈwɒzənt//US//aɪ ʃʊr wɪʃ ɪt ˈwəzənt//

Meaning of I sure wish it wasn't

A phrase expressing a strong wish for something not to be true.

In simple words: I really hope something is different.

I sure wish it wasn't in a sentence

  • I sure wish it wasn't raining today.
  • After hearing the news, I sure wish it wasn't real.
  • I sure wish it wasn't so expensive to travel.
  • I sure wish it wasn't a holiday tomorrow; I need to work.
  • Sometimes, I sure wish it wasn't so difficult to learn new languages.

How to use I sure wish it wasn't

Used to express a strong desire for a situation to be different. Common in spoken English, but can also be used in writing.

Grammar pattern

fixed phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'sure' as a strong way to say you really want something to change.

Related words

Collocations with I sure wish it wasn't

Synonyms for I sure wish it wasn't

  • I really wish it wasn't
  • I wish it weren't
  • I hope it isn't

Common mistakes with I sure wish it wasn't

  • Using 'I really wish' instead of 'I sure wish' in casual contexts.
  • Not properly acknowledging the hypothetical nature of the statement.
  • Forgetting to use past tense 'wasn't' for unreal wishes.

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Frequently asked questions about I sure wish it wasn't

What does I sure wish it wasn't mean?

I really hope something is different.

What is the definition of I sure wish it wasn't?

A phrase expressing a strong wish for something not to be true.

How do you use I sure wish it wasn't in a sentence?

I sure wish it wasn't raining today.

Can you give another example of I sure wish it wasn't?

After hearing the news, I sure wish it wasn't real.

What are synonyms for I sure wish it wasn't?

Common alternatives include I really wish it wasn't, I wish it weren't, I hope it isn't.

What words go with I sure wish it wasn't?

It commonly pairs with sure wish, it wasn't, I wish it wasn't.

What are common mistakes when using I sure wish it wasn't?

Using 'I really wish' instead of 'I sure wish' in casual contexts. Not properly acknowledging the hypothetical nature of the statement. Forgetting to use past tense 'wasn't' for unreal wishes.

How do you pronounce I sure wish it wasn't?

US: //aɪ ʃʊr wɪʃ ɪt ˈwəzənt//, UK: //aɪ ʃʊr wɪʃ ɪt ˈwɒzənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I sure wish it wasn't?

Used to express a strong desire for a situation to be different. Common in spoken English, but can also be used in writing.