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Meaning of "needs" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NEEDS

needs  [niːdz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NEEDS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Needs can act as a noun and an adverb.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES NEEDS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Need

A need is something that is necessary for organisms to live a healthy life. Needs are distinguished from wants because a deficiency would cause a clear negative outcome, such as dysfunction or death. Needs can be objective and physical, such as food, or they can be subjective and psychological, such as the need for self-esteem. On a social level, needs are sometimes controversial. Understanding needs and wants is an issue in the fields of politics, social science, and philosophy.

Definition of needs in the English dictionary

The definition of needs in the dictionary is of necessity. Other definition of needs is what is required; necessities.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NEEDS


beads
biːdz
boards
bɔːdz
cards
kɑːdz
cords
kɔːdz
deeds
diːdz
Guards
ɡɑːdz
keyboards
ˈkiːbɔːdz
Leeds
liːdz
Lords
lɔːdz
Meads
miːdz
proceeds
ˈprəʊsiːdz
records
ˈrɛkɔːdz
regards
rɪˈɡɑːdz
rewards
rɪˈwɔːdz
thirds
θɜːdz
towards
təˈwɔːdz
tweeds
twiːdz
two-thirds
ˌtuːˈθɜːdz
weeds
wiːdz
words
wɜːdz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NEEDS

needlecraft
needlefish
needleful
needlelike
needlepoint
needler
needless
needlessly
needlessness
needlestick
needlestick injury
needlewoman
needlewomen
needlework
needleworker
needly
needment
needn´t
needs test
needy

WORDS THAT END LIKE NEEDS

Beds
bunk beds
caraway seeds
catch a few zeds
Chiltern Hundreds
classifieds
hundreds
marrieds
meds
one´s heart bleeds
red beds
sesame seeds
special educational needs
special needs
sunflower seeds
the hundreds
twin beds
widow´s weeds
young marrieds
zeds

Synonyms and antonyms of needs in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «NEEDS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «needs» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of needs

Translation of «needs» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NEEDS

Find out the translation of needs to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of needs from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «needs» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

需求
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

necesidades
570 millions of speakers

English

needs
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आवश्यकताओं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاحتياجات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

потребности
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

necessidades
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চাহিদা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

besoins
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keperluan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bedürfnisse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ニーズ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

요구
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kabutuhan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhu cầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தேவைகளை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गरजा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ihtiyaçlar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

esigenze
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

potrzeby
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

потреби
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nevoile
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανάγκες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

behoeftes
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

behov
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

behov
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of needs

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NEEDS»

The term «needs» is very widely used and occupies the 1.434 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NEEDS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «needs» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «needs» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about needs

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10 QUOTES WITH «NEEDS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word needs.
1
Lascelles Abercrombie
By the general process of epic poetry, I mean the way this form of art has constantly responded to the profound needs of the society in which it was made.
2
Tim Allen
Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his mate so the kids understand their parents are sexy, they're fun, they do things together, they're best friends. Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they're going to respect Mom.
3
Marco Arment
Instapaper is much bigger today than I could have predicted in 2008, and it has simply grown far beyond what one person can do. To really shine, it needs a full-time staff of at least a few people.
4
Abdallah II of Jordan
Blowing up buses will not induce the Israelis to move forward, and neither will the killing of Palestinians or the demolition of their homes and their future. All this needs to stop. And we pledge that Jordan will do its utmost to help achieve it.
5
Joyce Banda
What I have said to my team is that at a point such as this, with 40% adjustment in our currency, it means that Malawians are paying the price. While that is going on, they need to see, us, the commitment on our part, particularly right at the top. The political will needs to go through this with the people, side by side.
6
John Boehner
Well, any good comeback needs some true believers.
7
Scott Brooks
The NBA needs more of that 'it's-about-us-against-them' mentality.
8
Howard Graham Buffett
Approaching life through '40 Chances' gives reasons to hope and actions to take, and it offers fresh approaches that our world desperately needs.
9
Judith Butler
Events that get covered in the U.S. one way are not very important elsewhere or are given a completely different slant ,and one needs to have a kind of comparative way of thinking in order to arrive at a judgment that is not completely provincial, that doesn't end up ratifying one's own national perspective and hence, one's own national agendas.
10
Rocco Buttiglione
One needs to know what the hierarchy of values are from which one takes inspiration, and in a democratic society this is the subject of continuous democratic debate.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEEDS»

Discover the use of needs in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to needs and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage
I read the book and immediately things began to improve." "It is the best book on marriage I have ever read." "I have recommended this book to every one of my friends. It should become a staple in every house.
Willard F. Jr. Harley, 2011
2
Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know
This book will provide readers with a non-partisan primer about the topic, covering everything from the medical definition and benefits and negative consequences of using marijuana, to current laws around the drug, the likely consequences ...
Beau Kilmer, 2012
3
Training Needs Assessment: Methods, Tools, and Techniques
Training Needs Assessment is the second volume in Pfeiffer's The Skilled Trainer Series. "In this volume, Jean Barbazette—a true training pro—shares her tips and tricks for conducting a training needs assessment.
Jean Barbazette, 2005
4
Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities
Drawing on the stories of troubling--and hopeful--educational developments from around the world, Nussbaum offers a manifesto that should be a rallying cry for anyone who cares about the deepest purposes of education.
Martha C. Nussbaum, 2012
5
A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment
This thoroughly revised edition of the best-selling resource A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment offers a practical and comprehensive guide for practitioners who are responsible for Introducing a training program Creating adult education ...
Kavita Gupta, 2011
6
Kosovo: What Everyone Needs to KnowRG
The most important of these is the question of the right to self-determination, invoked by the Kosovo Albanians, as opposed to right of territorial integrity invoked by the Serbs.
Tim Judah, 2008
7
Needs Assessment
Social work graduate students, as well as social workers in the field who need to brush up on their skills, will find this book an invaluable aid.
David Royse, Michele Staton-Tindall, Karen Badger, 2009
8
Second Language Needs Analysis
The studies in this volume explore Needs Analysis in the public, vocational and academic sectors, in contexts ranging from service encounters in coffee shops to foreign language needs assessment in the U.S. military.
Michael H. Long, 2005
9
Supporting Special Needs: Understanding Inclusion in the ...
This text covers the underpinning knowledge required for special needs modules on Early Years courses. It guides students and practitioners through this subject area, and provides information on the issues and legislation.
Penny Tassoni, 2003
10
Needs and Wants
"Describes the concept of needs and wants and making choices between the two"--Unedited summary from book.
Laura Purdie Salas, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEEDS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term needs is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Apple desperately needs to split official apps from iOS updates
To get that fixed, Apple needs to roll out an OTA update for your entire phone, which requires a restart and a lot of waiting. It's ridiculous and ... «The Next Web, Jul 15»
2
Ruth Porat May Be Just What Investors Think Google Needs
“I am not in the camp that believes Google needs adult supervision. What they need is an endless stream of new ideas and the discipline to ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
3
Official Watchdog Says He Needs Access to Sensitive Documents
Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz said the memo will delay access to grand jury, wiretap and other documents he needs to investigate ... «NPR, Jul 15»
4
Why Labour lost the election – and what it needs to do next
In the report, Red Alert: Why Labour Lost and What Needs to Change?, Paul Hunter, the institute's head of research, said this argument was a ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
The survival of public education is at risk. Here's what LAUSD needs
The Los Angeles Unified School District has at most a year to replace Ramon C. Cortines as superintendent. This is a crucial time for the district ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
6
Why Cuba Needs to Follow the Singapore Model
Fifty years ago Lee Kuan Yew turned a tiny rock in the sea into one of Asia's strongest economies. Castro could do the same in the Caribbean. «Foreign Policy, Jul 15»
7
Hillary Clinton needs to address the racist undertones of her 2008 …
Black Lives Matter, the advocacy group for black interests, has gotten the attention of the Democratic presidential candidates, who are ... «The Week Magazine, Jul 15»
8
The Emotional Moment a Special Needs Orphan Meets Her New …
The Shooks, who had always hoped to adopt a special needs child, fell in love with Lucy after viewing a video of her singing a Chinese ... «Yahoo Parenting, Jul 15»
9
10 Reasons Your Brand Needs To Be On YouTube
This article will cover 10 reasons why your brand needs to be on YouTube. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 1. «Forbes, Jul 15»
10
Jeff Gordon 'set the template for what a driver needs to be'
Try summing up Jeff Gordon's career in a thousand words. Put a headline on it. What does it say? Ninety-two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»

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