needs

transitive-verb
UK: /niːdz/
US: /niːdz/

  1. To require something because it is essential or very important.

    1. The plant needs water to grow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car needs to be repaired before we can drive it safely. [ ] [ ]

  2. To want something very much.

    1. She needs a vacation after working so hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. He needs to find a new job that is more fulfilling for him. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to say that someone should or must do something.

    1. You needs to be on time tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. He needs to apologize for what he said earlier today. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

necessity want requirement lack require
needs noun

  1. Something that you must have in order to live or succeed.

    1. Food is a basic need. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient's needs are being closely monitored by the medical staff. [ ] [ ]

  2. A state of lacking something essential or desirable.

    1. They are in great needs of help. [ ] [ ]
    2. The charity focuses on addressing the urgent needs of homeless people. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "needs" in English means: To require something because it is essential or very important., To want something very much., Used to say that someone should or must do something..

The phonetic transcription of "needs" is /niːdz/ in British English and /niːdz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "needs": necessity, want, requirement, lack, require.

Example usage of "needs": "The plant needs water to grow. ". More examples on the page.