What is the meaning of WANT. Phrases containing WANT
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v. i.
The state of not having; the condition of being without anything; absence or scarcity of what is needed or desired; deficiency; lack; as, a want of power or knowledge for any purpose; want of food and clothing.
a.
Absent; lacking; missing; also, deficient; destitute; needy; as, one of the twelve is wanting; I shall not be wanting in exertion.
n.
A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of a beast; also, a leather tie; a short wagon rope.
a.
Having no want; abundant; fruitful.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Wanton
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Want
v. i.
To sport in lewdness; to play the wanton; to play lasciviously.
v. i.
To be absent; to be deficient or lacking; to fail; not to be sufficient; to fall or come short; to lack; -- often used impersonally with of; as, it wants ten minutes of four.
v. i.
To behave wantonly; to frolic; to wanton.
v. t.
Reckless; heedless; as, wanton mischief.
adv.
In a wanton manner; without regularity or restraint; loosely; sportively; gayly; playfully; recklessly; lasciviously.
v. t.
To cause to become wanton; also, to waste in wantonness.
imp. & p. p.
of Wanton
n.
One destitute of wit or sense; a blockhead; a fool.
n.
The quality or state of being wanton; negligence of restraint; sportiveness; recklessness; lasciviousness.
imp. & p. p.
of Want
n.
Failing or diminishing trust; want of trust or confidence; distrust.
v. t.
To be without; to be destitute of, or deficient in; not to have; to lack; as, to want knowledge; to want judgment; to want learning; to want food and clothing.
v. t.
To have occasion for, as useful, proper, or requisite; to require; to need; as, in winter we want a fire; in summer we want cooling breezes.
n.
That which is wanting; deficiency.
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