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needto 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

need concept
💡 Concept

The doctor needs the right medical instrument for emergency treatment

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🎵 Rhyme

Plant the seed and feed what you need!

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🎤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.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

requiredemandwantnecessitymust

Antonyms

abundancesurplusexcess

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