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need
UK
/niːd/
US
/nid/
need around
need back
need down
need not
need out
need up
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need
noun
needs
pl
UK
/niːd/
US
/nid/
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A requirement or necessity for something because it is essential or very important.
There is a need for more affordable housing in the city.
A state of poverty or destitution.
The charity works to help those in need by providing food and shelter.
Synonyms
necessity
lack
urgency
desire
demand
essential
requirement
Antonyms
surpass
plenty
excess
need
verb
needed
Past Simple
needed
Past Participle
needing
Gerund
UK
/niːd/
US
/nid/
(semi-modal)
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To require something because it is essential or very important.
I need to finish my homework before I can go out.
To be necessary or required for a particular purpose.
The plants need water to survive.
Synonyms
require
demand
want
necessitate
lack
desire
crave
Antonyms
have
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