1 [mass noun] circumstances in which something is necessary; necessity:the basic human need for food [with infinitive]:there’s no need to cry
2 (often needs) a thing that is wanted or required:his day-to-day needs
3 [mass noun] the state of requiring help, or of lacking basic necessities such as food:help us in our hour of needchildren in need
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1require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable:I need help now [with present participle]:this shirt needs washing [with infinitive]:they need to win tomorrow
(not need something) not want to be subjected to something:I don’t need your sarcasm
2 [as modal verb, with negative or in questions] expressing necessity or obligation:need I say more?all you need bring are sheets
3 [no object] archaic be necessary:lest you, even more than needs, embitter our parting
at need
archaic when needed; in an emergency:men whose experience could be called upon at need
had need
archaic ought to:kings had need beware, how they side themselves
have need of/to do something
formal need something:Alida had need of company
if need be
if necessary:I’ll work from morning till night if need be
in need of
needing (something):he was in desperate need of medical care
