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want’s

Incorrect spelling, explanation: some English users make a mistake and they spell the form wants as want’s. The latter form is incorrect as the ‘s form can be added to a noun to show possession or it can be a short form of the verbs is or has, which in the case of wants is impossible. Therefore, the only correct spelling is wants.

wants

Correct spelling, explanation: wants is either a plural noun or a third form singular in the Present Simple tense. The word itself derives from the Old Norse, but back then it had a completely different meaning as it meant be lacking. It was a few centuries later that wants acquired the meaning of need or desire.

Definition of wants:1. verb (3rd form singular) – when someone wishes for something or needs something,He wants to change his job, but he lacks courage in this field.This flower desperately wants water, otherwise, it will die.2. noun (plural) – needs or desires,I’m not a demanding type of person and my only needs are a bed and access to water.

Phrases with wants:Some popular phrases with wants include:1. wants a hand – needs help,She is quite a talented programmer, but she still wants a hand from someone more experienced from time to time.2. wants out of – stop being involved in something,She wants out of the relationship every time it starts to become more serious.3. wants for something – not to have something that you need,She’s homeless, but she never wants for food.

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