English Dictionary
Definition need in British English
need
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ emphasize, highlight, stress, underline, underscore
When the noun need is followed by another noun, use the preposition for, not of:
✗ Due to continuous immigration from the mainland, the need of land has increased.
✓ Due to continuous immigration from the mainland, the need for land has increased.
The preposition of is used only in the fixed phrase to be in need of:
Support is available for those who are in need of it.
When the noun need is followed by a verb, use the infinitive, not the -ing form:
✗ People feel this fundamental need of organizing things.
✓ People feel this fundamental need to organize things.
The government recognizes the need for immediate action.
There isn't much need for further research.
We feel there is a need to improve internal communications.
