Looking for the meaning of the word NEEDED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NEEDED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Need
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English nēodian (verb), nēod, nēd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nood and German Not ‘danger’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
niːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable
Short Definition:require something essential
Examples:- I need help now
- this shirt needs washing
- they need to win tomorrow
- I won't detain you for longer than I need
Definition:
expressing necessity or obligation
Short Definition:expressing necessity or obligation
Examples:- need I say more?
- all you need bring are sheets
- I need not have worried
Definition:
be necessary
Short Definition:be necessary
Examples:- lest you, even more than needs, embitter our parting
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