Beginner 📚 Vocabulary · #1181 of 1319

want (v.)

to desire

Examples

  • I want water.

Key rules

  • Want means desire something or wish for it
  • Want to + verb, want something
  • Want is a stative verb

Common mistakes

  • I am wanting a drink → I want a drink
💡 Tip: Desires // Requests // Shopping
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