# wants

Pronunciation: say "WONTS" US /wɑnts/, UK /wɒnts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of want. — third-person singular simple present indicative of want
   - Simple: Third-person singular of want. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _My brother wants a new bicycle for his birthday._
   - _Whoever wants the last slice should speak up now._

## Noun

2. Plural of want. — plural of want
   - Simple: Plural of want. Use this when talking about more than one need or wish.
   - _The survey asked families to list their most pressing wants._
   - _She set aside her own wants to care for the children._

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