need

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need is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 1.1 Homophones 2 Verb 3 Modal verb 4 Noun

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /niːd/
• SAMPA: /ni:d/
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[change] Homophones

• knead
• kneed

[change] Verb

Plain form need

Third-person singular needs

Past tense needed

Past participle needed

Present participle needing

1. Someone needs something if the person wants it and must have it. The person will have a big problem if they don't have it.

   Everyone needs food and water.

2. If you need to do something, it is very important that you do it.

[change] Modal verb

Simple present need

Simple past needed

Negative needn't

1. If you need do something, you have to do it.

   Need you do that all the time?

   You needn't keep telling me. I heard you the first time.

[change] Noun

Singular need

Plural needs

1. Something that is needed.

   I've always tried to have few needs beyond food, clothing and shelter.