need

/nid/
verb
  1. To require something because it is essential or very important.
    • I need a glass of water after that long run.
    • She needs help finishing her homework.
    • Plants need sunlight and water to grow.
  2. Used to express that something is necessary or must be done.
    • You need to finish your report by Friday.
    • We need to leave now or we'll miss the bus.
    • He needs to see a doctor about that cough.
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noun
  1. A situation in which something is necessary or required.
    • There is a great need for clean drinking water in the region.
    • His basic needs include food, shelter, and clothing.
    • The charity works to meet the needs of homeless families.
  2. A strong feeling that you must have or do something.
    • The need for adventure drove him to travel the world.
    • He had an urgent need to express his feelings.
    • She felt a sudden need to call her mother.
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