need*/*/*/

[niːd] verb [T] I

1) if you need something, you must have it because it is necessary

You'll need some warm clothes for the winter.[/ex]

I don't need any advice from you.[/ex]

I need someone to help me carry these books downstairs.[/ex]

2) used for saying whether it is necessary for something to be done or to exist

I'll need to know your decision by next week.[/ex]

The bathroom needs cleaning.[/ex]

II

noun

need */*/*/[niːd]

1) [singular/U] a situation in which it is necessary for something to be done

I'll ask someone to help you, if need be (= if it becomes necessary).[/ex]

He recognizes the need for immediate action.[/ex]

We feel there is a need to do more research.[/ex]

2) [C] something that you need in order to be healthy, comfortable, successful etc

People with mental health problems have special needs.[/ex]

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in need — not having enough food, money, clothing, or other things that are necessary[/ex]

families in need[/ex]

in need of sth — needing something[/ex]

He was tired and hungry, and badly in need of a bath.[/ex]

there is no need (for sb) to do sth; there is no need for sth — used for saying that something does not have to be done or should not be done[/ex]

There's no need for you to stay late - I can finish this.[/ex]

There's no need for all this violence.[/ex]