Meaning & Definition of word "Needs"

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    Needs

    /niːdz/

    noun:

    • 1. Circumstances in which something is necessary or required.
      • Example: The needs of the community must be prioritized in planning.
    • 2. Basic requirements for sustenance or well-being.
      • Example: Food, water, and shelter are fundamental needs for survival.
    • 3. An urgent requirement or obligation.
      • Example: She has financial needs that must be addressed.

    verb:

    • 1. To require something because it is essential or very important.
      • Example: He needs to finish his homework before going out.
    • 2. To feel the necessity for something.
      • Example: They need help with their project.
    • 3. To have a requirement for someone or something.
      • Example: We need more volunteers for the event.

    Etymology

    Old English 'nēod', meaning 'force, necessity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    meet needs:

    To fulfill or satisfy requirements.

    needs must:

    An expression indicating that one has no choice but to do something.

    need for speed:

    A strong desire for quickness or efficiency.

    Related Words

    necessary:

    Essential or required.

    requirement:

    Something that is needed or demanded.

    lack:

    The state of being without or not having enough.

    Slang Meanings of needs

    Meaning: Needing something desperately.

    Example Sentence: I'm totally in need of a vacation right now.

    Meaning: Feeling an intense desire for something.

    Example Sentence: She has a need for caffeine this morning.