I wish on a star each night.

Meaning: Every night, I make a wish while looking at a star.

Choice of Words: Wish means to desire or hope for something. On is used to indicate the surface or object that something is placed or attached to. A is used to refer to one of a group of things. Star is an object in the sky that appears as a point of light. Night is the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

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I wish on a star every night.

Meaning: This means that you have a strong desire for something and you express it by making a wish to a star every single night.

Choice of Words: I refers to the person speaking, in this case, you. Wish means to desire or want something very strongly. On indicates that the action is being done to something, in this case, a star. A refers to any one of a group of things. Star is a bright object in the night sky. Every means all of the time or without exception. Night refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. When you put them together, "I wish on a star every night" means that you make a wish to a star every single night without fail.

I wish upon a star each night.

Meaning: This means that you have a strong desire for something and you express it by making a wish to a star every night.

Choice of Words: I refers to the person speaking, in this case, you. Wish means to desire or want something very strongly. Upon indicates that the action is being done on top of or in relation to something, in this case, a star. A refers to any one of a group of things. Star is a bright object in the night sky. Each means every single one of a group of things. Night refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. When you put them together, "I wish upon a star each night" means that you make a wish to a star every single night.

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