Meaning & Definition of word "Needful"
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Needful
/ˈniːd.fəl/
adjective:
- 1. Necessary or required; essential.
- Example: It is needful to have a proper understanding of the rules before participating in the game.
- 2. Worthy of attention or consideration.
- Example: The committee deemed the project needful for the community's development.
- 3. Indispensable or vital.
- Example: He provided all the needful tools for the construction work.
Etymology
Middle English, from need + -ful
Common Phrases and Expressions
needful things:
Items that are necessary or required for a certain purpose.
needful service:
A service that is essential or required.
Related Words
need:
To require something due to a lack of it.
needed:
Past tense of need, indicating something was required.
Slang Meanings of needful
Meaning: In dire need
Example Sentence: I'm in needful of a vacation after all this work.
Meaning: Got needs
Example Sentence: I have some needful things to take care of today.