Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Want.
How to pronounce want:
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Want - as a noun
The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Example: "There is a serious lack of insight into the problem"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deficiency21lack10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10need5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Anything that is necessary but lacking
Example: "He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
need5Want - as a verb
Feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Example: "I want to go home now"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desire7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have need of
Example: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
need5require16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
Example: "Your former neighbor is wanted by the fbi"
Wish or demand the presence of
Example: "I want you here at noon!"
Be without, lack; be deficient in
Example: "Want courtesy"
Example Sentences
"I want a piece of cake for dessert."
"She wants to travel to Australia next year."
"He wants to buy a new car."
"Do you want ice cream or chocolate for your sundae?"
"They want to learn how to play the guitar."
Word Game Points
Is WANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, want is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is WANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, want is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is WANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, want is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
