need
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /niːd/US /niːd/
Meaning
noun
a situation when something is necessary or must be done
“to satisfy/meet/fulfil a need”
verb
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?”
modal verb
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.”
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“uh I did this wrong I need to change”
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