want

US /wɑːnt/

UK /wɑːnt/

1.

have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for.

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I want a new car.

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She didn't want to go home.

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desire wish crave long for yearn for

2.

lack or be without (something desirable or essential).

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The old house wants a good cleaning.

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The garden wants watering.

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lack need require be without

1.

a lack or deficiency of something.

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There is no want of courage in him.

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The plants died for want of water.

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lack shortage deficiency absence paucity

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want for for (the) want of want ad want out