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- [won-ting, wawn-]
- /ˈwɒn tɪŋ, ˈwɔn-/
- /ˈwɒn.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [won-ting, wawn-]
- /ˈwɒn tɪŋ, ˈwɔn-/
Definitions of wanting word
- adjective wanting lacking or absent: a motor with some of the parts wanting. 1
- adjective wanting deficient in some part, thing, or respect: to be wanting in courtesy. 1
- preposition wanting lacking; without: a box wanting a lid. 1
- preposition wanting less; minus: a century wanting three years. 1
- verb with object wanting to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new. 1
- verb with object wanting to wish, need, crave, demand, or desire (often followed by an infinitive): I want to see you. She wants to be notified. 1
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Origin of wanting
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (adj.); see want, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Wanting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wanting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
wanting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wanting
adjective wanting
- deficient — If someone or something is deficient in a particular thing, they do not have the full amount of it that they need in order to function normally or work properly.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
- defective — If something is defective, there is something wrong with it and it does not work properly.
- below par — If you say that someone or something is below par or under par, you are disappointed in them because they are below the standard you expected.
Antonyms for wanting
adjective wanting
- adequate — If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
- enough — As much or as many as required.
- existing — In existence or operation at the time under consideration; current.
- present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
- sufficient — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
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