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Want
wɑnt
Extremely common
100 - 200
100 - 200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Want -
Desire or wish for something
Example: I want to travel the world.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: One of the most common uses of 'want' to express a desire or wish for something.
Lack or absence of something
Example: She wants for nothing in life.
Usage: formalContext: written or formal speech
Note: This usage is more formal and less common in everyday conversations.
To need something
Example: The plant wants more sunlight to thrive.
Usage: formalContext: scientific or technical contexts
Note: This meaning is often used in specialized fields like botany or agriculture.
Want's synonyms
Yearn
To yearn means to have a strong feeling of longing or desire.
Example: He yearns for the days when he was young and carefree.
Note: Yearn often conveys a sense of deep emotional longing or nostalgia.
Wish for
To wish for something means to hope for or desire it to happen.
Example: I wish for good health for all my loved ones.
Note: Wish for is often used in a more hopeful or idealistic sense compared to a simple want.
Want expressions, common phrases
Would like
This phrase is a polite way to express a desire or request.
Example: I would like to order a coffee, please.
Note: It is more polite and formal than simply saying 'want'.
Feel like
This phrase is used to express a desire or inclination to do something.
Example: I feel like going for a walk in the park.
Note: It emphasizes the emotional aspect of the desire.
Crave
To crave something means to have a strong desire or longing for it.
Example: I'm craving a slice of pizza right now.
Note: It implies a strong, almost urgent desire.
Desire
To desire something is to want or wish for it strongly.
Example: She desires a peaceful life away from the city.
Note: It is a more formal and literary way to express wanting something.
Long for
To long for something is to have a deep, intense desire or yearning for it.
Example: He longs for the day when he can travel the world.
Note: It conveys a sense of intense longing or yearning.
Yearn for
To yearn for something is to have a strong and persistent desire or longing for it.
Example: She yearns for the opportunity to study abroad.
Note: It suggests a deep and heartfelt desire.
Covet
To covet something is to have an envious desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.
Example: He covets his neighbor's new car.
Note: It implies a strong desire mixed with envy or jealousy.
Want everyday (slang) expressions
Wanna
A shortened, informal way of saying 'want to.' Commonly used in spoken language.
Example: I wanna go to the movies tonight.
Note: Informal and casual compared to 'want to.'
Gotta
Short for 'got to' or 'have to.' Used to express a strong need or obligation.
Example: I gotta get some groceries after work.
Note: Casual and urgent compared to 'have to.'
Need
Used informally to express a desire or requirement.
Example: I need to talk to you about something important.
Note: More direct and straightforward compared to 'want.'
Hankering
An informal way to express a strong desire or craving for something.
Example: I've got a hankering for some ice cream.
Note: Emphasizes a specific craving compared to 'want.'
Craving
Expresses a strong desire or longing for something, often food.
Example: I'm craving some pizza right now.
Note: Stronger and more specific than 'want.'
Itch
Used informally to express a strong desire or impulse.
Example: I've got an itch for adventure this weekend.
Note: Conveys a strong urge or impulse compared to 'want.'
Fancy
A British slang term expressing a desire or interest in doing something.
Example: Do you fancy going for a walk later?
Note: Emphasizes interest and preference compared to 'want.'
Want - Examples
I want to go to the beach.
Do you want some coffee?
She wants to learn how to play the guitar.
We want pizza for dinner.
Want grammar
Want - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: want
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): want
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): want
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): wanted
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): wanting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): wants
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): want
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): want
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Want Contains 1 syllables: want
Phonetic transcription: ˈwȯnt
want , ˈwȯnt (The red syllable is stressed)
Want - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Want: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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