wanting

Meanings

• Verb

  Expressing a desire or need for something that is not currently possessed.

  - "I am wanting a new phone."
  - "She was wanting to buy a house."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɒntɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɒntɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

set one's heart on , wish , would like , without , in need , need

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wanting
wanting , gaining , paining , raining

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Variants

List of all variants of wanting that leads to same result
wanting , want , wanted , wants , found wanting , want for , wanted for , wanting for , wants for , want in on , wanted in on , wanting in on , wants in on , want out of , wanted out of , wanting out of , wants out of

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Etymology

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The word 'wanting' comes from the Old English 'wantian', which means 'to lack' or 'to be in need of'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wanting' can also be used as a noun to describe a lack or deficiency.

2. In some dialects, 'wanting' can be used as a past tense of the verb 'want'

3. The phrase 'wanting for something' can mean 'searching for something' or 'hoping for something'.

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Related Concepts

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1. desire: The feeling of wanting or craving something, often intensely.

2. need: A requirement for something essential, such as food, water, or shelter.

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Culture

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In literature, 'wanting' is often used to describe a strong desire or craving, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' where the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby as 'wanting' to be loved by Daisy Buchanan.

How to Memorize "wanting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you really want something, such as a new toy as a child. Visualize the feeling of excitement and anticipation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wanting' with the feeling of a strong desire or need. Think of a time when you really wanted something and how it made you feel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wants Are Needs At Heart' to remember that 'wanting' is a form of needing.

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