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Rule "want (wont)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: want (wont)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>wont</suggestion> (meaning 'accustomed')?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • that I am want to do:
    Correction suggestion: wont
  • as they are want to do
    Correction suggestion: wont
  • Or as my parents are want to do
    Correction suggestion: wont
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • They are want to set an appointment with EBS and I believe, are wanting to meet with you, also.
ID: WANT_WONT [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)