want

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. to need something or require attention.

v. to require or be in need of something; often used for objects that need maintenance.

日本語:いる※

“The garden really wants some water after this long dry spell.”

“The old wooden fence wants painting before the winter rains cause the timber to rot.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. you use this when you are telling someone what they should do.

v. used in the second person to offer advice or a recommendation, similar to 'should' or 'ought to'.

“You want to be careful when walking on those icy stairs.”

“You want to make sure the contract is signed by both parties before you start any actual construction work.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a feeling of wanting something.

n. a specific desire, wish, or longing for something.

“The child had a sudden want for a chocolate ice cream.”

“The report highlights the public's growing want for more transparent government communication regarding environmental policies.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal

n. a situation where there is not enough of something.

n. the state of being without something necessary or desirable; a deficiency.

Español:falta

“The plants died for want of water during the summer.”

“The project eventually failed, not for want of effort from the staff, but due to a total lack of financial support.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Literary · Formal

n. the state of being very poor and not having what you need.

n. a state of extreme poverty or destitution.

“The charity works to help families living in want and hunger.”

“The Victorian novelist often depicted the stark contrast between the luxury of the upper classes and the desperate want of the urban poor.”