want in
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Want to be part of something, like a plan or a secret deal.
Literal meaning: To want to be inside (something).
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To want to participate in or be included in a plan, deal, game, or group.
"If you're starting a business together, I want in — count me in."
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 informal
(Literally) For a person or animal to want to enter a place.
"The cat is scratching at the door again — she wants in."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common in informal spoken English, especially in American English. Often used in the context of business deals, schemes, games, or social plans. The opposite is 'want out'.
Commonly used with
deal plan game scheme project group
Forms
Base
want in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wants in
he/she/it
Past simple
wanted in
yesterday
Past participle
wanted in
have + pp
-ing form
wanting in
continuous
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Synonyms
want to join want to be included be interested in joining want a piece of want to get in on
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