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need verb OPAL S /niːd/ /niːd/ Idioms jump to other results to require something/somebody because they are essential or very important, not just because you would like to have them- need something/somebody Do you need any help?
- It's here if you need it.
- Don't go—I might need you.
- They badly needed a change.
- We desperately need hard facts on this disease.
- Food aid is urgently needed.
- What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours.
- She needs more time to recover.
- People need income not handouts.
- More new housing is needed in the city.
- I don't need your comments, thank you.
- need to do something I need to get some sleep.
- He needs to win this game to stay in the match.
- You don't need to leave yet, do you?
- You need to know how toxic the product is.
- This shirt needs to be washed.
- something needs doing This shirt needs washing.
Synonyms reasonreason- explanation
- grounds
- basis
- excuse
- motive
- justification
- pretext
These are all words for a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done.- reason a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done; a fact that makes it right or fair to do something:
- He said no but he didn’t give a reason.
- explanation a statement, fact or situation that tells you why something has happened; a reason given for something:
- The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
- She left the room abruptly without explanation.
- grounds (rather formal) a good or true reason for saying, doing or believing something:
- You have no grounds for complaint.
- basis (rather formal) the reason why people take a particular action:
- On what basis will this decision be made?
- excuse a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour; a good reason that you give for doing something that you want to do for other reasons:
- Late again! What’s your excuse this time?
- It gave me an excuse to take the car.
- motive a reason that explains somebody’s behaviour:
- There seemed to be no motive for the murder.
- justification (rather formal) a good reason why something exists or is done:
- I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases.
grounds or justification?Justification is used to talk about finding or understanding reasons for actions, or trying to explain why it is a good idea to do something. It is often used with words like little, no, some, every, without, and not any. Grounds is used more for talking about reasons that already exist, or that have already been decided, for example by law: moral/economic grounds.- pretext (rather formal) a false reason that you give for doing something, usually something bad, in order to hide the real reason:
- He left the party early on the pretext of having to work.
Patterns- (a/an) reason/explanation/grounds/basis/excuse/motive/justification/pretext for something
- the reason/motive behind something
- on the grounds/basis/pretext of/that…
- (a) good/valid reason/explanation/grounds/excuse/motive/justification
Extra Examples- How much time is needed for maintenance and repairs?
- They question whether American consumers really need the product.
- I just need some information.
- Research is urgently needed into the causes of this illness.
- She needed some money badly.
- These people may need 24-hour attention, but they do not necessarily need to be in hospital.
- You hardly need me to tell you that your father is still very frail and must not be upset.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbverb + need- be going to
- be expected to
- be likely to
- …
See full entry need to do something used to show what you should or have to do- All you need to do is complete this form.
- I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money.
- You may well need to look outside your preferred area to find affordable accommodation.
Grammar Point needneed- There are two separate verbs need.
- Need as a main verb has the question form do you need?, the negative you don’t need and the past forms needed, did you need? and didn’t need. It has two meanings: 1. to require something or to think that something is necessary:
- Do you need any help?
- I needed to get some sleep.
2. to have to or to be obliged to do something:- Will we need to show our passports?
- Need as a modal verb has need for all forms of the present tense, need you? as the question form and need not (needn’t) as the negative. To talk about the past, use the perfect forms need have and needn’t have with the past participle. It is used to say that something is or is not necessary:
- Need I pay the whole amount now?
Word OriginOld English nēodian (verb), nēod, nēd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nood and German Not ‘danger’.
Idioms need (to have) your head examined - (informal) to be crazyTopics Personal qualitiesc2
need noun OPAL W /niːd/ /niːd/ Idioms jump to other results [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.
Extra Examples- A need exists to bridge the gap between theory and practice in nursing.
- Early intervention frequently eliminates the need for surgery.
- He's in constant need of treatment.
- I avoid the need to travel by plane.
- I see no need to do anything hasty.
- I understand and support their need to make a living.
- Research is currently driven by the need to reduce pollution.
- Several governments have expressed the need for a cautious approach to the conflict.
- She stressed the need for cooperation with the authorities.
- The government has denied the need for economic reform.
- The incident proved the need for a continuing military presence in the area.
- The room was sorely in need of a fresh coat of paint.
- The system can be switched to emergency power should the need arise.
- The war created a need for national unity.
- There is a great need for English language classes.
- There is a special need for well-trained teachers.
- There's no need to worry.
- a crying need for skilled workers
- a law reflecting a need for better social conditions
Topics Permission and obligationa2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + needneed + verbprepositionphrases- any, little, no, etc. need
See full entry [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.
Extra Examples- I felt the need to do something.
- our common need for self-preservation
- the human need to order existence
- the need for change
- Our staff will cater to your every need.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + needneed + verbprepositionphrases- any, little, no, etc. need
See full entry [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.
see also special needsExtra Examples- material needs of food and drink
- a new union set up to address the needs of seasonal labourers
- We have now met most of the humanitarian needs of the refugees.
- The coaching is informal and tailored to individual needs.
- £10 a day was enough to cover all his needs.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- essential
- fundamental
- …
verb + need- be responsive to
- be sensitive to
- address
- …
phrases- needs and desires
- somebody’s every need
See full entry [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).
see also needy 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 necessary
- There's always food in the freezer if need be.
need modal verb /niːd/ /niːd/ (rather formal) jump to other results - used to state that something is/was not necessary or that only very little is/was necessary; used to ask if something is/was necessary
- need (not) do something You needn't bother asking Rick—I know he's too busy.
- I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous.
- If she wants anything, she need only ask.
- All you need bring are sheets.
- need (not) have done something You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did)—it all turned out fine.
- Need you have paid so much?
Except in the negative (needn't), the use of need as a modal verb is rather formal; it is more usual to use need to, especially in positive statements and questions: If you want anything, you only need to ask. • Did you need to pay so much? Grammar Point modal verbsmodal verbs- The modal verbs are can, could, may, might, must, ought to, shall, should, will and would. Dare, need, have to and used to also share some of the features of modal verbs.
- Modal verbs have only one form. They have no -ing or -ed forms and do not add -s to the 3rd person singular form:
- He can speak three languages.
- She will try and visit tomorrow.
- Modal verbs are followed by the infinitive of another verb without to. The exceptions are ought to, have to and used to:
- You must find a job.
- You ought to stop smoking.
- I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.
- Questions are formed without do/does in the present, or did in the past:
- Can I invite Mary?
- Should I have invited Mary?
- Negative sentences are formed with not or the short form -n’t and do not use do/does or did.
You will find more help with how to use modal verbs at the dictionary entries for each verb. Word OriginOld English nēodian (verb), nēod, nēd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nood and German Not ‘danger’.
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