To need
Example: He needs more time to finish the task
Definition
"To need" means to require something because it is essential or very important for a particular purpose or situation. For example, in the phrase 'He needs more time to finish the task,' it expresses a necessity for additional time to complete an activity.
Etymology
The verb "to need" comes from Old English 'nēodian,' which meant 'to be necessary or essential.' It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages and ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic root *naudiz, meaning 'distress' or 'need.' Did you know? The concept of need has been central to human communication since ancient times, reflecting fundamental survival requirements.
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"To need" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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