Need: meaning, definitions and examples

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need

 

[ niหd ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to require something

To require something as essential or necessary. To have need of something. To be in need of something.

Synonyms

demand, necessitate, require

Examples of usage

  • I need your help with this project.
  • She needs to finish her homework before going out.
  • We need to find a solution to this problem as soon as possible.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of something necessary

The state of lacking something essential or desired. The condition of requiring something for satisfaction or relief.

Synonyms

lack, necessity, requirement

Examples of usage

  • There is a need for more resources to complete the project.
  • The homeless have many needs that must be addressed.
  • She tries to help those in need whenever she can.

Translations

Translations of the word "need" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น precisar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฐเฅ‚เคฐเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brauchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perlu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั€ะตะฑัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potrzebowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ…่ฆใจใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avoir besoin de

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ necesitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerekmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„์š”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุชุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potล™ebovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potrebovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œ€่ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potrebovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะถะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒ แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lazฤฑm olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ necesitar

Etymology

The word 'need' originated from the Old English word 'nied', which means necessity or distress. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass the concept of lacking something essential or requiring something for satisfaction. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history to express the idea of essential requirements or desires.

See also: neediness, needle, needlessly, needs, needy, unneeded.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #162, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.