CEFR A2

needed

verb

Meaning

Required or wanted at a particular time or for a particular purpose.

Examples

She found the support she needed during a difficult time.
We have all the equipment needed for the experiment.

Synonyms: required, essential, crucial, indispensable

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needed (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈniːdɪd/

Definition

Required or wanted at a particular time or for a particular purpose.

Examples

She found the support she needed during a difficult time.
We have all the equipment needed for the experiment.
He finally got the help he needed to finish the project.

How to Use needed

need to (prepositional phrase): Must do something. — "I need to go to the store."
need for (prepositional phrase): The reason why something is necessary. — "There is a great need for affordable housing."
in need of (idiom): Requiring something that is lacking. — "The refugees are in need of food and shelter."

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