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Definition 1:
To be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) :to require (something) often used of things .
Examples:
Do you need help?
I need some advice. What do you think of this dress?
I just need a couple of minutes to get ready.
Most babies need at least 12 hours of sleep a day.
We badly need a vacation.
A badly needed vacation = a much-needed vacation
Further research is urgently needed if we are to find a cure.
Another delay is the last thing I need!
Men? Who needs them?! I certainly don’t.
This plant needs lots of sunlight.
The soup needs some salt. [=this soup does not have enough salt]
They’re buying a house that needs a lot of work. [=that is in poor condition]
This problem needs your attention. [=you should give your attention to this problem]
Definition 2:
used to say that some action is necessary usually followed by to + verb .
Examples:
I’ve got a lot of laundry that needs washing.
I’ve got a lot of laundry that needs to be washed.
We need to hurry or we’ll miss the bus.
A lot of work needs to be done to the house.
You don’t need to [=have to] answer that if you don’t want to.
“Should we lock the car doors?” “No, I don’t think we need to.”
Definition 3:
used to say that it is important and necessary for someone to do something followed by to + verb .
Examples:
I need you to tell me the truth. [=you have to tell me the truth]
We need you to be well-rested for the game tomorrow.
We need you to answer a few questions.
Definition 4:
used to say that something is necessary usually used in negative statements and in questions for which the answer is assumed by the speaker to be “no” The modal verb need is used especially in British English. In U.S. English, it is commonly used in phrases like need not apply and need I say more. .
Examples:
All you need do is ask. [=all you need to do is ask]
You need only look at her [=it is only necessary for you to look at her] to understand why I fell in love.
You needn’t leave if you don’t want to. [=you don’t have to leave if you don’t want to]
You need not answer these questions. [=you don’t have to answer these questions]
I told him he needn’t worry.
Nothing bad happened. You need not have worried.
Need I point out that your father disagrees?
High school dropouts need not apply. [=they should not apply because they will not get the job]
The movie was a complete waste of time. Need I say more? [=that is all I need to say]
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