need to (A1)
modal verb phrase
Pronunciation: /nid tə/
Definition
To have a strong requirement or necessity for something or to do something.
Examples
I need to go to the store to buy some milk.
We need to finish this project by Friday.
She needs to see a doctor about that cough.
How to Use need to
- need to + verb (prepositional phrase)
- Expresses necessity to perform an action. — "You need to study if you want to pass the exam."
- need not (modal verb)
- Expresses lack of necessity (formal/rare). — "You need not worry about the details; I will handle them."
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