Needed

//ˈniː.dɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of need form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Necessary; being required.

    "A much-needed rest."

Adjective
  1. 1
    necessary for relief or supply wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
cryingdemandduedueessentialessential

Example

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"Peter was an altruistic video game player; he would give items to people who needed them, rather than selling them for personal profit."

Etymology

From need + -ed. The adjective is derived from the verb.

Related phrases

much-needed

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