Words / A1

NEED/niːd/

To need is to require something because it is necessary — stronger than want. I need water. You need to + verb: You need to sleep. Need is about necessity; like is about pleasure.

Meaning

To require something because it is necessary.

Examples

• “I need some water.”
• “You need to rest.”

Good to know

need + noun. need to + verb.

Near in meaning

require

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