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noun
| Meaning 1 | a state of extreme poverty |
| Synonym | privation, want, deprivation, neediness |
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want definition want meaning and want synonyms
noun
| Meaning 2 | the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable |
| Synonym | lack, deficiency |
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| Usage | there is a serious lack of insight into the problem water is the critical deficiency in desert regions for want of a nail the shoe was lost |
want definition want meaning and want synonyms
noun
| Meaning 3 | anything that is necessary but lacking |
| Synonym | need |
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| Usage | he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs I tried to supply his wants |
want definition want meaning and want synonyms
noun
| Meaning 4 | a specific feeling of desire |
| Synonym | wish, wishing |
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| Usage | he got his wish he was above all wishing and desire |
want definition want meaning and want synonyms
verb
| Meaning 1 | feel or have a desire for; want strongly |
| Synonym | desire |
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| Usage | I want to go home now I want my own room |
want definition want meaning and want synonyms
verb
| Meaning 2 | have need of |
| Synonym | need, require |
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| Usage | This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner |
want definition want meaning and want synonyms
verb
| Meaning 3 | hunt or look for; want for a particular reason |
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| Usage | Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI Uncle Sam wants you |
want definition want meaning and want synonyms
verb
| Meaning 4 | wish or demand the presence of |
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| Usage | I want you here at noon! |
want definition want meaning and want synonyms
verb
| Meaning 5 | be without, lack; be deficient in |
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| Usage | want courtesy want the strength to go on living flood victims wanting food and shelter |
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