Need
A need is a deficiency at a point of time and in a given context. Needs are distinguished from wants. In the case of a need, a deficiency causes a clear adverse outcome: a dysfunction or
NEEDED definition: necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination). See examples of needed used in a sentence.
After six hours of yard work, we sat down for a much-needed rest. Most people like to feel needed.
NEEDED definition: to be in want of | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English
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