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Word need
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / niːd / NAmE / niːd /
Example
  • to satisfy/meet/identify a need
  • there is an urgent need for qualified teachers.
  • we will contact you again if the need arises.
  • the house is in need of a thorough clean.
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need

(noun)BrE / niːd / NAmE / niːd /
  1. a situation when something is necessary or must be done
    • to satisfy/meet/identify a need
    • There is an urgent need for qualified teachers.
    • We will contact you again if the need arises.
    • The house is in need of a thorough clean.
    • There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow.
    • I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say.
    • There's no need to cry (= stop crying).
  2. a strong feeling that you want somebody/something or must have something
    • to fulfil an emotional need
    • She felt the need to talk to someone.
    • I'm in need of some fresh air.
    • She had no more need of me.
    • It’s difficult to express our needs and desires.
  3. the things that somebody requires in order to live in a comfortable way or achieve what they want
    • financial needs
    • a programme to suit your individual needs
    • to meet children’s special educational needs
  4. the state of not having enough food, money or support
    • synonym hardship
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hardship
    • The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need.
    • He helped me in my hour of need.
  5. a great and urgent need for something
    • There is a crying need for more funds.
  6. a friend who gives you help when you need it (is a true friend)
  7. if necessary
    • There's always food in the freezer if need be.

    Extra Examples

    • £10 a day was enough to cover all his needs.
    • A need exists to bridge the gap between theory and practice in nursing.
    • Early intervention frequently eliminates the need for surgery.
    • Energy for cooking is a basic human need.
    • He’s in constant need of treatment.
    • I avoid the need to travel by plane.
    • I felt the need to do something.
    • I see no need to do anything hasty.
    • I understand and support their need to make a living.
    • Our staff will cater to your every need.
    • Research is currently driven by the need to reduce pollution.
    • Several governments have expressed the need for a cautious approach to the conflict.
    • She stressed the need for cooperation with the authorities.
    • The coaching is informal and tailored to individual needs.
    • The government has denied the need for economic reform.
    • The incident proved the need for a continuing military presence in the area.
    • The room was sorely in need of a fresh coat of paint.
    • The system can be switched to emergency power should the need arise.
    • The war created a need for national unity.
    • There is a great need for English language classes.
    • There is a special need for well-trained teachers.
    • There’s no need to worry.
    • These children are in dire need.
    • We have now met most of the humanitarian needs of the refugees.
    • We try to balance the needs of all our customers.
    • a campaign to help children in need
    • a crying need for skilled workers
    • a law reflecting a need for better social conditions
    • a new union set up to address the needs of seasonal labourers
    • a school for children with special educational needs
    • material needs of food and drink
    • our common need for self-preservation
    • the human need to order existence
    • the need for change
    • First we will assess your financial needs.
    • He helped me in my hour of need.
    • I’m in need of some fresh air.
    • It can be difficult to express our needs and desires.
    • The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need.
    • Your role will be to support children with special educational needs.

    Word Origin

    • Old English nēodian (verb), nēod, nēd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nood and German Not ‘danger’.
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