n. need; want; shortage; absence

n. lodging; dwelling

n. high ranking military officer

n. sudden need demanding immediate action

n. rule; command; supervision; restraint

n. aim; purpose, goal; objective case (Grammar)

n. one who donates money; person or organization that promotes or supports (an event, program, candidate, etc.); godparent

n. afternoon party where a light meal is served

n. mathematical value or its symbol; identifying numeral (e.g. of a house); indefinite amount; quantity of; sum, tally; act in a performance; musical piece; unit in a series; mathematics; quantity (Grammar); unique thing or person (Informal)

n. bar; long flat; surface (in a restaurant, kitchen, etc.); counting device