needs (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /niːdz/
Definition
Things that are necessary for survival, or for maintaining a certain standard of living.
Examples
Food and water are basic human needs.
The organization helps refugees meet their immediate needs.
He struggled to provide for his family's needs.
How to Use needs
- needs to + verb (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates a requirement or obligation to perform an action. — "You need to study hard to pass the exam."
- needs + noun (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates a requirement for a specific thing. — "The garden needs more water."
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