want — meaning in English
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English meaning
- as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- because conj For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
- for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
- mitt noun A mitten, or a similar padded, thumb-separated glove.
- mitten noun A hand covering with one section for the thumb and a single pouch for the other four fingers.
- shroud noun A cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.
Senses
want is used for these senses in English:
- as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
- as Being that, considering that, because, since.
- as (unit of weight) A libra.
- as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
- because By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
- for (formal, literary) Because.
- mitt An oversized, protective glove such as an oven mitt or a baseball mitt.
- mitten A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.
as — full definition
- conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- conj Because; since (giving a reason).
- prep In the role or function of.
- adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".