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'need' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'need' with 20 example sentences.


need verb

: require as useful, just, or proper

: have need of

: have or feel a need for

need noun

: a condition requiring relief

: anything that is necessary but lacking

: the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

: a state of extreme poverty or destitution


  • I need to buy something to eat.
  • You don't need to think about that now.
  • The country needs your help.
  • A friend in need is a friend indeed.
  • How many times do I need to repeat it?
  • You don't need to answer this question.
  • They need food and water.
  • How much money will we need?
  • I need to read more books.
  • I need to forget, therefore I drink.
  • What do you think needs to be changed?
  • I need to charge my cell phone.
  • The doctor said you need to stay in bed.
  • Why do you need me here tomorrow?
  • We need to spread the word.
  • She knew she needed to leave town.
  • She says she doesn't need money.
  • Are you sure you don't need anything else?
  • She says she needs it today.
  • Why do you need a new television?
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