needs
pronunciation
How to pronounce needs in British English:
UK [ni:dz]
How to pronounce needs in American English:
US [nidz]
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- Adverb:
- in such a manner as could not be otherwise
Word Origin
- needs (adv.)
- "of necessity, necessarily," in archaic constructions involving must (late 14c.) is from Old English nede, instrumental and genitive singular of nied (see need), used as an adverb reinforcing must, hence the genitive ending.
Example
- 1. Effective communication needs time management .
- 2. Africa still needs deep reform .
- 3. Because the world needs changing .
- 4. A new constitution needs writing .
- 5. What needs are they fulfilling by shopping ?