need
needing to do sth MUST
- when sb must have sth, they need it, are in need of it, (informal) could do with it
We need some more milk - there's none in the fridge. ◎ I'm in need of a holiday. ◎ That child could do with a bath and some clean clothes.
- a situation in which sth is needed: need
There is a growing need for specialist nurses.
- something that you need: necessity, need
Just bring the necessities - a change of clothes, food and water. ◎ Love and security are basic human needs.
- needed by sb or sth: necessary
Are all these clothes really necessary? ◎ to take necessary precautions against illness or injury
- absolutely necessary: essential, vital
For this job, a knowledge of French is essential.
- necessary because of some official or technical reason: required
At least three people are required to operate the machine. ◎ No special qualifications are required.
- if sb has a very strong need for sth, they are desperate for sth, they badly need/want sth
I'm desperate for a glass of water. ◎ She badly needs help.
- to need sb/sth and feel that you could not live or work properly without them/it: depend on sb/sth (for sth), rely on sb/sth (for sth); noun (U): dependence (on sb/sth); adjective: dependent (on sb/sth)
She relies on other people to look after her. ◎ to be dependent on drugs
※ not needing sth
- not necessary: unnecessary (adverb unnecessarily)
Why did you have to say that? It was quite unnecessary! ◎ These executives earn unnecessarily large salaries.
- an amount that is more than you need: surplus; adjective: surplus
food surpluses
- if you do not need sth, you can* do without it
Don't worry - I think I can do without the dictionary.
- not needing help or support from anybody: independent; noun (U): independence
She's a very independent child.
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