want (Meaning)
want (n)
a state of extreme poverty
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
anything that is necessary but lacking
a specific feeling of desire
want (v)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
have need of
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
wish or demand the presence of
be without, lack; be deficient in
want (v. i.)
The state of not having; the condition of being without anything; absence or scarcity of what is needed or desired; deficiency; lack; as, a want of power or knowledge for any purpose; want of food and clothing.
Specifically, absence or lack of necessaries; destitution; poverty; penury; indigence; need.
That which is needed or desired; a thing of which the loss is felt; what is not possessed, and is necessary for use or pleasure.
A depression in coal strata, hollowed out before the subsequent deposition took place.
To be absent; to be deficient or lacking; to fail; not to be sufficient; to fall or come short; to lack; -- often used impersonally with of; as, it wants ten minutes of four.
To be in a state of destitution; to be needy; to lack.
want (v. t.)
To be without; to be destitute of, or deficient in; not to have; to lack; as, to want knowledge; to want judgment; to want learning; to want food and clothing.
To have occasion for, as useful, proper, or requisite; to require; to need; as, in winter we want a fire; in summer we want cooling breezes.
To feel need of; to wish or long for; to desire; to crave.
Synonyms & Antonyms of want
want Sentence Examples
- I want a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese.
- She wants to go to the movies tonight, but I want to stay home.
- The dog wants to play fetch, but I'm too tired.
- I really want to travel to Japan someday.
- They want to get married next summer.
- I don't want to go to work today.
- The child wants a new toy for his birthday.
- I want to learn how to play the piano.
- She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
- I want a slice of that delicious-looking cake.
FAQs About the word want
a state of extreme poverty, the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable, anything that is necessary but lacking, a specific feeling of desire,
crave, desire, die (for), hunger (for), sigh (for), covet, salivate (for), pine (for),enjoy, yearn (for)
hate, detest, hate, despise, loathe, abhor, despise, detest, abhor, loathe
I want a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese.
She wants to go to the movies tonight, but I want to stay home.
The dog wants to play fetch, but I'm too tired.
I really want to travel to Japan someday.
