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What is the difference between want and need ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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want = a desire
need = a necessity
I want to go home now.
I need to breathe air to survive.
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want is your wish .
example : I want new clothes.
need is necessity
example : I need oxygen for breathing
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Want is something you do not need, but desire.
Example, you already have a bag, but you WANT (would like) a new bag.
Need is a necessity.
For example, you don't have a bag for school, hence you NEED to get a new bag.
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