need [ˈniːd]

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¹ need verb

• to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) : to require (something) —often used of things
• —used to say that some action is necessary —usually followed by to + verb
• —used to say that it is important and necessary for someone to do something—followed by to + verb

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² need noun

• a situation in which someone or something must do or have something
• something that a person must have : something that is needed in order to live or succeed or be happy—usually plural
• a strong feeling that you must have or do something