Definition want in British English

want noun

noun

/wɒnt/

a lack of something

Example

His illness was caused by overwork and want of sleep.

Example

Their work reveals a want of skill.

Synonyms and related words

absence lack loss

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a lack of money, food, and other things someone needs to live

Example

They were living in obvious want and squalor.

Synonyms and related words

absence lack loss poverty austerity want

things that you want or need

Example

This system has been designed to supply all your wants.

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Synonyms and related words

wants wish the goods

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Example

There's a lot of want from us as a team.

Words related to want:

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