Need | Mean of need in English Dictionary

/ˈniːd/

• Verb
• to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something)
1. Do you need help?
2. I need some advice. What do you think of this dress?
3. I just need a couple of minutes to get ready.
4. Most babies need at least 12 hours of sleep a day.
5. We badly need a vacation.
6. a badly needed vacation = a much-needed vacation
7. Further research is urgently needed if we are to find a cure.
8. Another delay is the last thing I need!
9. Men? Who needs them?! I certainly don't.
10. This plant needs lots of sunlight.
11. The soup needs some salt. [=this soup does not have enough salt]
12. They're buying a house that needs a lot of work. [=that is in poor condition]
13. This problem needs your attention. [=you should give your attention to this problem]
• Noun
• a situation in which someone or something must do or have something
1. You can always call me at home if the need arises.
2. These new methods reduce the need to use harmful chemicals on crops.
3. We find that there is still a need for further discussion.
4. There is a great/desperate/pressing need for change.
• something that a person must have
1. Our experienced staff will go out of their way to meet/satisfy/fulfill your every need.
2. She struggles to meet the daily needs of her children.
3. the basic needs of every human being
4. This ought to be enough money to cover/meet your immediate needs.
5. economic/financial needs
6. The house is large enough for the family's needs.

• a strong feeling that you must have or do something
1. He has trouble expressing his emotional needs.
2. I felt a need to take control of the situation.
3. a need to be loved
4. She has an overwhelming need to be liked and respected.
5. I don't feel the need to defend my decision.
6. drivers who feel the need for speed [=who want to drive fast]
• a situation in which people do not have things that they need
1. They helped us in our hour of need. [=when we most needed help]
2. We can always count on them to help us in times of need. [=when we need help]
3. a charity that raises money for women and children in need [=who are poor]
• if something becomes necessary
1. You can always call me at home if need be.
2. We'll leave without them if need be. [=if we have to]