| Tense | 1st Person Singular | 2nd Person Singular | 3rd Person Singular | 1st Person Plural | 2nd Person Plural | 3rd Person Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | I want | You want | He/She/It wants | We want | You want | They want |
| Past Simple | I wanted | You wanted | He/She/It wanted | We wanted | You wanted | They wanted |
| Future Simple | I will want | You will want | He/She/It will want | We will want | You will want | They will want |
| Present Continuous | I am wanting (less common) | You are wanting (less common) | He/She/It is wanting (less common) | We are wanting (less common) | You are wanting (less common) | They are wanting (less common) |
| Past Continuous | I was wanting (less common) | You were wanting (less common) | He/She/It was wanting (less common) | We were wanting (less common) | You were wanting (less common) | They were wanting (less common) |
| Future Continuous | I will be wanting (less common) | You will be wanting (less common) | He/She/It will be wanting (less common) | We will be wanting (less common) | You will be wanting (less common) | They will be wanting (less common) |
| Present Perfect | I have wanted | You have wanted | He/She/It has wanted | We have wanted | You have wanted | They have wanted |
| Past Perfect | I had wanted | You had wanted | He/She/It had wanted | We had wanted | You had wanted | They had wanted |
| Future Perfect | I will have wanted | You will have wanted | He/She/It will have wanted | We will have wanted | You will have wanted | They will have wanted |
Verb: Want
Example Sentences for Present Simple for WANT
I want a cup of coffee.
You want to go to the movies.
She wants a new dress.
We want to help.
You want to be a doctor.
They want to travel the world.
Example Sentences for Past Simple for WANT
I wanted to go to the concert.
You wanted to tell me something.
He wanted to ask her out.
We wanted to go on vacation.
You wanted to learn how to play guitar.
They wanted to buy a house.
Example Sentences for Future Simple for WANT
I will want to see you again.
You will want to remember this day.
She will want to have children someday.
We will want to make a difference.
You will want to be prepared.
They will want to be left alone.
Example Sentences for Present Continuous for WANT (Less Common)
*While grammatically possible, the continuous tenses are less frequently used with “want” as it typically expresses a state of desire rather than a continuous action. The simple present is usually preferred.* Example (less common): I am wanting a new car. (More common: I want a new car.)
Example Sentences for Past Continuous for WANT (Less Common)
*Similar to the present continuous, the past continuous is less common with “want.”* Example (less common): I was wanting to ask her a question. (More common: I wanted to ask her a question.)
Example Sentences for Future Continuous for WANT (Less Common)
*Again, less common.* Example (less common): I will be wanting to talk to you later. (More common: I will want to talk to you later.)
Example Sentences for Present Perfect for WANT
I have wanted to visit Italy for years.
You have wanted to tell me the truth.
He has wanted to be an actor since he was a child.
We have wanted to make a change.
You have wanted to learn a new language.
They have wanted to live in the countryside.
Example Sentences for Past Perfect for WANT
I had wanted to tell her how I felt.
You had wanted to go to the party, but you were too tired.
He had wanted to ask for a raise.
We had wanted to help, but it was too late.
You had wanted to travel the world, but you never had the chance.
They had wanted to buy a new car, but they couldn’t afford it.
Example Sentences for Future Perfect for WANT
I will have wanted to see that movie by the time it comes out on DVD.
You will have wanted to go back and change things.
She will have wanted to have said goodbye.
We will have wanted to do more to help.
You will have wanted to spend more time with your family.
They will have wanted to take the trip.
