noun
a state of extreme poverty
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noun
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
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Examples
- there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
- water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
- for want of a nail the shoe was lost
noun
anything that is necessary but lacking
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- he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
- I tried to supply his wants
noun
a specific feeling of desire
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- he got his wish
- he was above all wishing and desire
verb
feel or have a desire for
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- want strongly
- I want to go home now
- I want my own room
verb
have need of
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Examples
- This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
verb
hunt or look for
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- want for a particular reason
- Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
- Uncle Sam wants you
verb
wish or demand the presence of
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- I want you here at noon!
verb
be without, lack
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- be deficient in
- want courtesy
- want the strength to go on living
- flood victims wanting food and shelter