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- US Pronunciation
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- [self wont, wawnt]
- /sɛlf wɒnt, wɔnt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [self wont, wawnt]
- /sɛlf wɒnt, wɔnt/
Definitions of self-want word
- verb with object self-want to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new. 1
- verb with object self-want to wish, need, crave, demand, or desire (often followed by an infinitive): I want to see you. She wants to be notified. 1
- verb with object self-want to be without or be deficient in: to want judgment; to want knowledge. 1
- verb with object self-want to fall short by (a specified amount): The sum collected wants but a few dollars of the desired amount. 1
- verb with object self-want to require or need: The house wants painting. 1
- verb without object self-want to feel inclined; wish; like (often followed by to): We can stay home if you want. 1
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Origin of self-want
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English wante < Old Norse vanta to lack
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Self-want
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-want popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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