want

Meaning

to have a desire for; to wish for something

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

To desire to have or do something.

Example Sentences

I want to learn a new language this year.

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

I want a cup of coffee before the meeting.

Example Expressions

for want of

Synonyms

desire, wish, need, crave, lack, shortage, deficiency, long-for

Entry 1

desire, wish, need, crave

Entry 2

lack, need, shortage, deficiency

Entry 3

desire, wish, crave, need, long-for

Antonyms

reject, refuse, dislike, avoid, abundance, plenty, surplus, excess

Entry 1

reject, refuse, dislike, avoid

Entry 2

abundance, plenty, surplus, excess

Entry 3

dislike, refuse, reject

Collocations

want badly, really want, want more, want less, want desperately, want something, want of money, want of food, for want of, want to do

Entry 1

want badly, really want, want more, want less, want desperately, want something

Entry 2

want of money, want of food, for want of

Entry 3

want something, want to do, want badly