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What is another word for for want of?

Pronunciation: [fɔː wˈɒnt ɒv] (IPA)

The phrase "for want of" is used to express the lack of something or the absence of a particular element, which may lead to a negative consequence. Some synonyms for this phrase include "due to the absence of," "in the absence of," "in the absence of which," "in the event of lacking," "in the shortage of." These phrases emphasize the significance of missing or lacking an important element, which can alter the course of events or lead to unfavorable outcomes. Other related phrases include "in the absence of which," "in the absence of this," or "in default of," all indicating the impact of missing or insufficient elements.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • I do not write often now - not for want of something to say, but from a loathing of all I see and hear. Why dwell upon it?
    Mary Chesnut
  • My doctor said, for want of a better word, now that we've got medicines out here that can help, let's put you on one of them and say we're treating MS.
    Teri Garr
  • Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.
    William Hazlitt
  • Many thousands of youth have been deprived of the benefit of education thereby, their morals ruined, and talents irretrievably lost to society, for want of cultivation: while two parties have been idly contending who should bestow it.
    Joseph Lancaster
  • Once in a century a man may be ruined or made insufferable by praise. But surely once in a minute something generous dies for want of it.
    John Masefield

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