want
/wɑnt/noun, verb1 syllable
Want means: a state of extreme poverty.
Synonyms for want10
noun, as in a state of extreme poverty
noun, as in the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
noun, as in a specific feeling of desire
noun, as in anything that is necessary but lacking
verb, as in feel or have a desire for; want strongly
What does want mean?9
noun
a state of extreme poverty
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable“there is a serious lack of insight into the problem”
a specific feeling of desire“he got his wish”
anything that is necessary but lacking“he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs”
verb
have need of“This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly“I want to go home now”
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason“Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI”
wish or demand the presence of“I want you here at noon!”
be without, lack; be deficient in“want courtesy”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with want?4
Want in a sentence
- When you want cooperation, share the work among many hands.grindeldore
- The more you learn, the more you want to.Zifre
- We didn't want to go, but we had to.CK
- If there is anything you want, don't hesitate to ask me.CK
- If you want to do good work, you should use the proper tools.CK
- If you want to make your dreams come true, keep on trying.CK
- If we want a peaceful life, we cannot help objecting to war.CM
- If you want any more wine, go to the cellar and get some.CK
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of want
as a noun
- plural
- wants
as a verb
- past tense
- wanted
- present participle
- wanting
- third-person singular
- wants