needful
pronunciation
How to pronounce needful in British English:
UK [ˈni:dfl]
How to pronounce needful in American English:
US [ˈnidfəl]
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- Adjective:
- necessary for relief or supply
Word Origin
- needful (adj.)
- late 12c., niedfulle, "needy," from need (n.) + -ful. Meaning "characterized by need" is from mid-13c.; meaning "indispensable" is from mid-14c.; noun meaning "what is necessary" is from 1709. Colloquial sense of "cash" is recorded from 1774 in phrase the needful "money." Related: Needfully.
Antonym
Example
- 1. As she made the needful preparations her courage failed her .
- 2. No words are needful between two loving hearts .
- 3. No words are needful among two loving hearts .
- 4. Provided them with all things needful .
- 5. Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you .