noun

wants

desires, wishes, needs

Her wants are simple and few.

Her wants are simple and few.

We must distinguish between wants and needs.

We must distinguish between wants and needs.

((sb.'s)) wants someone's desires Her wants are simple and few.

Synonyms: desires, needs, wishes

From the verb 'to want'. The plural noun form refers to the things that are wanted.

Think of the 's' as making the verb 'want' into a plural noun for 'the things someone wants'.

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