verb “need”
infinitive need; he needs; past tense needed; past part. needed; ger. needing
- to require something
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Babies need constant care and attention.
- to be obligated to do something
You need to finish your homework before you can play video games.
- 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
- a necessity or something that is required
The need for affordable housing in the city is growing.
- a state of not having enough resources to live comfortably
The charity provides food and clothing to those in need.