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Meaning of needed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

needed

Pronunciation:/ˈniːdɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To have an absolute requirement for.

    Example: Living things need water to survive.

  2. To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.

    Example: After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave.

  3. (modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).

    Example: You need not go if you don't want to.

  4. To be required; to be necessary.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Necessary; being required.

    Example: A much-needed rest.