need

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need
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Meanings
verb
  • require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable.
    E.g. I need help now
  • expressing necessity or obligation.
    E.g. need I say more?
  • be necessary.
    E.g. lest you, even more than needs, embitter our parting
noun
  • circumstances in which something is necessary; necessity.
    E.g. the basic human need for food
  • a thing that is wanted or required.
    E.g. his day-to-day needs
  • the state of requiring help, or of lacking basic necessities such as food.
    E.g. help us in our hour of need

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