Meaning of the word want in English
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want
US /wɑːnt/
UK /wɑːnt/
Verb
1.
2.
lack or be without (something desirable or essential).
Example:
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The old house wants a good cleaning.
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The garden wants watering.
Synonym:
Noun
1.
a lack or deficiency of something.
Example:
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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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