Synonyms for

Wanna

Verb / ˈwɑ:nʌ / Another word for wanna — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wanna is a slang word that is a contraction of the phrase 'want to'.

Synonyms & similar words

desire wish crave covet prefer choose like love fancy need require demand expect

Synonyms by register

Formal

desire wish intend aspire

Informal

gonna gotta hafta kinda sorta

Antonyms

refuse decline reject disdain spurn forgo

Common collocations

  • wanna go
  • wanna eat
  • wanna see
  • wanna do
  • wanna get
  • wanna know
  • wanna be

Word family

verb want

Usage note

"Wanna" is a highly informal contraction of "want to" and should be avoided in formal writing or speech. It is common in casual conversation and informal texts.

Example sentences

  1. I wanna eat ice cream.
  2. Do you wanna play soccer?
  3. She doesn't wanna go to bed.
  4. They wanna watch a movie.
  5. We wanna go on a vacation.

Quotes

  • "I wanna be a billionaire so freaking bad." - Bruno Mars
  • "I wanna scream 'I love you' from the top of my lungs." - Taylor Swift
  • "I wanna hold your hand." - The Beatles

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words