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Commonneeded
The correct spelling is needed.
How to pronounce needed
/ˈniːdɪd/
verbIPA: /ˈniːdɪd/
Say it like: Nee-ded
The correct spelling is needed. To have an absolute requirement for. For example: "Living things need water to survive."
Usage Examples
“Living things need water to survive.”
“After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave.”
“You need not go if you don't want to.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To have an absolute requirement for.
- 2.To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
- 3.(modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).
- 4.To be required; to be necessary.
- 5.To be necessary (to someone).
adjective
- 1.Necessary; being required.
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