want
/wɑːnt/
want
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To desire to possess or have something (an object, situation, etc.).
"I want a new smartphone."
- 2.
To desire to perform an action (often used with '~to + infinitive form').
"Do you want to go home now?"
- 1.
A lack or deficiency of something necessary or desired.
"Many people live in want of basic necessities."
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I want to finish this project by Friday.
I want to finish this project by Friday.
What do you want for dinner tonight?
What do you want for dinner tonight?
He doesn't want to admit his mistake.
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How do you pronounce want?
want is pronounced [/wɑːnt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does want mean?
want means "want". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is want?
want is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "I want to finish this project by Friday." — used to mean "want".
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