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“Wanna” vs. “Wants To”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 6, 2023
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The difference between “wanna” and “wants to”
"Wanna" is a slang term, while "wants to" is grammatically correct English.
"Wanna" is often used in casual conversation while "wants to" is used in more formal or professional contexts.
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What is the definition of “wanna” and “wants to”?
Wanna
"Wanna" is a slang contraction of "want to".
It is commonly used in speech to express the desire to do something.
It is often used as a casual or informal way to indicate a preference or intention.
Wants to
"Wants to" is a grammatically correct form of expressing desire.
It is often used in formal or professional settings to indicate plans or goals.
It can be used to indicate specific actions or outcomes.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Wants to”
is the more popular variant on the web.
Wanna
352,000,000 results on the web
Examples
I wanna go to the beach this weekend.
More popular
Wants to
1,170,000,000 results on the web
Examples
He wants to become a doctor when he grows up.
She wants to travel the world before settling down.
They want to adopt a child from a different country.
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