need — to require something because it is essential or very important
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to require something because it is essential or very important
Pronunciation (IPA): /niːd/
Korean meaning: 필요하다, 요구하다
Korean pronunciation: 니드 (강세: 니드)
Example Sentences
- My phone battery died, and I need a charger more than I need oxygen right now.
- Students need at least 8 hours of sleep, but somehow survive on 3.
- You need to submit your application by Friday.
need
VERB//niːd//
to require something because it is essential or very important
💡 Concept
The doctor needs the right medical instrument for emergency treatment
🎵 Rhyme
Plant the seed and feed what you need!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/niːd/
🇬🇧 UK/niːd/
🌳Etymology
Rootneed
Origin
고대 영어 'nēad'에서 유래되어, '강요, 필요성'을 의미했습니다. 게르만어족의 뿌리를 가진 매우 오래된 단어로, 인간의 기본적인 욕구를 표현하는 핵심 어휘입니다.
🎵Rhyme
seedfeedreadspeedindeed
seed
feed
read
speed
indeed
🔗Collocations
need help
urgent need
meet the need
in need of
basic needs
need to know
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My phone battery died, and I need a charger more than I need oxygen right now.”
😄 Fun example
“Students need at least 8 hours of sleep, but somehow survive on 3.”
“You need to submit your application by Friday.”
“There's no need to panic about the exam.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
requiredemandwantnecessitymust
Antonyms
abundancesurplusexcess
Related
necessaryessentialvitalcrucialrequired
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