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absent
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off
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wanting
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without
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for lack of
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for (the) want of something
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from
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with
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off
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behind
absent
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(Se non c'è)

In assenza di

in the absence of

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Absent a miracle, we will lose the game.
She was promoted to manager, absent any formal qualifications.
off
Preposizione
o
ɑ
ff
f
(fuori)

(fuori)

assente

used to indicate that someone or something is not present at a particular location

wanting
Preposizione
w
w
a
ɑ
n
n
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(desiderando)

(desiderando)

mancando

used to indicate that something is missing or needed

without
Preposizione
w
w
i
ɪ
th
ð
o
a
u
ʊ
t
t
senza di

senza di

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

for lack of
Preposizione
uk flag
/fɔːɹ lˈæk ʌv/
(per assenza di)

(per assenza di)

per mancanza di

because there is not enough of something

for (the|) want of {sth}
for (the) want of something
Frase
uk flag
/fɔːɹ ðə wˈɑːnt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

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Idiom
Informal

due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

What is the origin of the idiom "for want of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "for want of something" has its origins in the English language, and it has been used in literature and storytelling for centuries. It is often found in moral tales and fables. The phrase is used to describe a chain of events or consequences that result from the absence or lack of a specific thing or action. It emphasizes that a series of negative outcomes occurred because something necessary was missing.

from
Preposizione
f
f
r
r
o
ʌ
m
m
(di)

(di)

da

used to indicate separation or removal from a position or source

with
Preposizione
w
w
i
ɪ
th
ð
(senza)

(senza)

con

used to indicate separation or removal

off
Preposizione
o
ɑ
ff
f
(via da)

(via da)

da

used to indicate separation or removal from a specific object or surface

behind
Preposizione
b
b
e
ɪ
h
h
i
n
n
d
d
N/A

N/A

no longer in mind or consideration

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