Definitions
- Expressing a need or desire for something. - Asking for something that is lacking or needed. - Describing a strong feeling of wanting or needing something.
- Expressing a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something. - Referring to a longing or yearning for something that is not easily attainable. - Talking about a passionate or intense feeling of wanting something deeply.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express a strong feeling of wanting or needing something.
- 2Both can be used to describe a lack or absence of something.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Desire is often more intense and passionate than want.
- 2Specificity: Want is often used for specific and tangible things, while desire can be used for abstract or intangible things.
- 3Formality: Desire is generally considered more formal and sophisticated than want.
- 4Connotation: Desire can have a romantic or sexual connotation, while want does not necessarily imply such connotations.
- 5Usage: Want is more commonly used in everyday language, while desire is more commonly used in formal writing or literature.
Remember this!
Want and desire are synonyms that express a strong feeling of wanting or needing something. However, desire is often more intense and passionate than want, and it is generally considered more formal and sophisticated. Want is more commonly used in everyday language and is often used for specific and tangible things, while desire can be used for abstract or intangible things.
