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in need

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈniːd/

in need means: Needing a particular thing, action, or kind of help.

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REQUIRING SOMETHINGB1

Needing a particular thing, action, or kind of help.

  • I am in need of a rest.
  • The roof was in need of urgent repairs.
  • Are you in need of any advice?

How to use it: in need of something (The fence is in need of repair.)

Similar words: needing, requiring

Common phrases: in need of something, in need of repair, in need of help

WITHOUT BASIC NEEDSB1

Without enough food, money, or a safe place to live.

  • We give food to families in need.
  • The charity helps children in need.
  • She donated warm coats to people in need.

Similar words: poor, needy

Opposites: well-off

Common phrases: families in need, people in need, children in need

NEEDING HELPB2

In a difficult situation and needing help or support.

  • Never ignore a friend in need.
  • She was in need after her husband died.
  • We try to support anyone in need during a crisis.

Similar words: in trouble, in distress

Common phrases: a friend in need, someone in need, in need now

Questions about in need

What does in need mean?

Needing a particular thing, action, or kind of help.

What is in need in other languages?

Türkçe: ihtiyacı olan · Español: necesitado de · Français: ayant besoin de · Deutsch: angewiesen auf · Italiano: bisognoso di · 日本語: 必要としている

How do you pronounce in need?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˈniːd/.

How do you use in need in a sentence?

I am in need of a rest. The roof was in need of urgent repairs.

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