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needed

/ˈniːdɪd/

/ˈnidɪd/

needed around

neededpast participle

/ˈniː.dɪd/

More precise categorisation: participial adjective derived from the verb "need"

Translations

nécessaire

The needed supplies were delivered just in time for the project to start.

Les fournitures nécessaires ont été livrées juste à temps pour que le projet puisse commencer.

Additional translations

utileSe dit d’une personne qui se sent utile, appréciée ou indispensable.

Definitions

Required or necessary for a particular purpose or situation.

The needed supplies were delivered just in time for the project to start.

Feeling valued, wanted, or useful to someone

Volunteers often like to feel needed.

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needverb

needed

Past Simple

needed

Past Simple

needed

Past Participle

needing

ing-form

/niːd/

/nid/

(semi-modal)

Definitions

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.

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neednoun

Definitions

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.