need
noun/niːd/
Слово англійською: need
Переклад need українською: потреба
Детальний опис
- [singular, uncountable] a situation when something is necessary or must be done
- to satisfy/meet/fulfil a need
- need for something There is an urgent need for qualified teachers.
- a desperate/pressing need for something
- They identified a need for further training.
- need for somebody/something to do something There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow.
- need to do something There's no need to cry (= stop crying).
- I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say.
- in need of something The house is in need of a thorough clean.
- We will contact you again if the need arises.
- [countable, uncountable] a strong feeling that you want somebody/something or must have something
- to fulfil an emotional need
- It’s difficult to express our needs and desires.
- need to do something She felt the need to talk to someone.
- in need of somebody/something I'm in need of some fresh air.
- She had no more need of me.
- [countable, usually plural] the things that somebody requires in order to live in a comfortable way or achieve what they want
- First we will assess your financial needs.
- Food, clothing and shelter are basic human needs.
- We will devise a programme to suit your individual needs.
- Your role will be to support children with special educational needs.
- We try to balance the needs of all our customers.
- [uncountable] the state of not having enough food, money or support synonym hardship
- in need The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need.
- These children are in dire need.
- He helped me in my hour of need (= at the time when I really needed help).
Word OriginOld English nēodian (verb), nēod, nēd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nood and German Not ‘danger’.
Idioms
a crying need (for something)
- a great and desperate need for something
- There is a crying need for more funds.
a friend in need (is a friend indeed)
- (saying) a friend who gives you help when you need it (is a true friend)
if need be
- if necessary
- There's always food in the freezer if need be.