want

The word “want” means to wish for or desire something. In plain terms, to wish for something, or (less commonly) to be lacking something.

“Want” is pronounced wont (/wɑnt/ in IPA).

Here is “want” used in a sentence: “She wants a new laptop for her birthday.”

Words with a similar meaning to “want” include set one's heart on, wish for, would like, ache, appetize and aspire.

The opposite of “want” — its antonyms — are dislike, hate and unwant.

Depending on how it is used, “want” can be a verb and a noun.

The word “want” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse vanta, "to lack," ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "deficiency" — the same root that gives us "wane" and "wan.".

“Want” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

Want means to desire something because you would like it, as in 'I want a coffee.' Need means to require something because it is necessary, as in 'I need water to live.' You can want things you don't need, and need things you don't particularly want.

Want expresses a practical desire for something achievable, as in 'I want a new phone.' Wish often expresses a longing for something unlikely, impossible, or contrary to fact, as in 'I wish I could fly.' Wish tends to feel more hopeful, dreamy, or wistful than want.

'They want a bigger garden.' Here want expresses their desire for something they would like to have. Other examples include 'Do you want to come with us?' offering an invitation, and 'She has always wanted to travel,' describing a long-held wish or desire.