Problem and Want

Problem

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

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Want and problem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Want" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

Want noun - The fact or state of being absent.

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Problem and want are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Want".

Nearby Words: wanting, wanted

old	old problem	old want
original	original problem	original want
actual	actual problem	actual want
real	real problem	real want
Other adjectives: constant, big, little, bad, personal, new, unique, possible, former, minor, different, recurring.

The engine room technicians notice a possible problem and want to slow down in order to perform a repair, but the political officer doesn't want to waste time and orders the Overclock to continue.

Source: Explosive Overclocking
In the first story arc, Leetah Recognizing Cutter isn't a problem because she's already seeing Rayek; it's a problem because Rayek doesn't want to be part of a triad with Cutter.

Source: Comic Book / ElfQuest
The Pride want to take part and Luna and Draco kiss all the time but then there is the problem of someone trying to kill Harry, which is actually quite usual.

Source: Fanfic / Dangerverse

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