Need (Noun)
Meaning 1
Anything that is necessary but lacking; "he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"; "I tried to supply his wants".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The patients are in dire need of medical attention and care after the disaster.
- He had to work multiple jobs to meet the needs of his large family.
- Her income barely covers her basic needs and she often struggles to pay rent.
- The artist's need for solitude and quiet was one of the reasons she moved to the countryside.
- The charity's goal is to address the needs of underprivileged children in the community.
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Meaning 2
A condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "God has no need of men to accomplish His work"; "there is a demand for jobs".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
A state of extreme poverty or destitution; "their indigence appalled him"; "a general state of need exists among the homeless".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
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; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives".
Classification
Unique beginner for nouns.