want

verb
UK: /wɒnt/
US: /wɑːnt/

  1. To desire or wish for something.

    1. I want a new bike. [ ] [ ]
    2. They want to travel the world next year if they save enough money. [ ] [ ]

  2. To need something.

    1. Plants want water. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car wants a service because it's making strange noises. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be supposed to do something, especially used negatively.

    1. You don't want to do that. [ ] [ ]
    2. He does not want to be late for the important meeting with all executives. [ ] [ ]
want noun

  1. A feeling of wanting or needing something.

    1. I felt a want for chocolate. [ ] [ ]
    2. The want for adventure drove him to leave home and travel the country. [ ] [ ]

  2. Lack or absence of something necessary or desired.

    1. There is a want of rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The country is facing a severe want of medical supplies due to the crisis. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "want" in English means: To desire or wish for something., To need something., To be supposed to do something, especially used negatively..

The phonetic transcription of "want" is /wɒnt/ in British English and /wɑːnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "want": "I want a new bike.". More examples on the page.