Words / A1

WONT/wɒnt/

To want is to wish to have or do something. I want some water. want to + verb: I want to sleep. Stronger than like for desire; need is about necessity. Would like is more polite than want in requests.

Meaning

To wish to have or do something.

Examples

• “I want some water.”
• “They want to go home.”

Good to know

want + noun. want to + verb. would like = polite.

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