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need

/niːd/

/nid/

Translations

neednoun

needs

/niːd/

/nid/

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needverb

needed

Past Simple

needed

Past Participle

needing

Gerund

/niːd/

/nid/

(semi-modal)

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Definitions

neednoun

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.

needverb

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.