CEFR A1 · Verbs

want

/wɒnt/ 📚 Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To have a desire or wish for something, often something that you do not have.

Synonyms

desire wish crave long for

Antonyms

dislike reject refuse hate

Translations

want in your language

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عربي

أن يكون لديك رغبة أو أمنية لشيء ما، غالبًا شيء لا تملكه.

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اردو

کسی چیز کی خواہش کرنا یا اسے حاصل کرنے کی تمنا کرنا۔

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हिंदी

किसी चीज़ की इच्छा करना या उसे पाने की चाहत रखना।

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中文

希望拥有某物，通常是你现在没有的。

Easy Explanation

You wish for something. You would like to have it. It is something you don't have now.

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Memory TipThink of 'want' as 'wish for'.

Contextual Examples

I want (desire) a new book to read this weekend.

Do you want (wish for) some water after your long walk?

She didn't want (not desire) to go to the party because she was feeling tired.

Pronunciation & Context