want (EN)verb, noun
verb “want”
infinitive want ; he wants ; past tense wanted ; past part. wanted ; ger. wanting
- to have a desire for something or feel the need for it Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.I
want a new bicycle for my birthday.
noun “want”
singular want , plural wants or uncountable
- an item or condition that is needed or desired and whose absence is felt Clean water is a basic
want in many parts of the world. - the state of being without something necessary or desired; a shortage or absence His essay shows a
want of proper research. - the condition of not having enough material possessions or income for a person's basic needs; poverty The charity works to alleviate
want in the inner city.