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need (EN)
verb, noun

verb “need”

infinitive need; he needs; past tense needed; past part. needed; ger. needing
  1. to require something
    Babies need constant care and attention.
  2. to be obligated to do something
    You need to finish your homework before you can play video games.
  3. to be a necessity
    To make a cake, eggs need to be beaten until they are fluffy.

noun “need”

singular need, plural needs or uncountable
  1. a necessity or something that is required
    The need for affordable housing in the city is growing.
  2. a state of not having enough resources to live comfortably
    The charity provides food and clothing to those in need.