needs

• Adverb, das hauptsächlich im britischen Englisch verwendet wird und 'notwendigerweise' oder 'unbedingt' bedeutet. Es kommt meist in der festen Wendung 'must needs' vor, die einen leicht archaischen oder literarischen Beigeschmack hat.

An adverb used primarily in British English, meaning 'of necessity' or 'necessarily.' It is most commonly found in the fixed phrase 'must needs,' which is somewhat archaic or literary in tone.

1. Necessarily or inevitablyC2formalbritish

   In such a manner as could not be otherwise; of necessity.

   Notwendigerweise

   • He must needs go to the meeting, despite his illness.
   • She needs must accept the consequences of her actions.
   • The truth needs must be told, no matter how painful.

   Synonymeinevitablynecessarilyof necessityunavoidably

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand bezeichnet, in dem etwas erforderlich oder notwendig ist, oder ein starkes Verlangen bzw. das Gefühl, etwas zu brauchen.

A noun referring to a situation in which something is necessary or required, or a strong feeling of wanting or requiring something.

1. Requirement or necessityA2formal

   A situation in which something is necessary or required.

   Notwendigkeit

   • There is a great need for clean water in the region.
   • She felt a strong need to express her opinion.
   • The need for better education is urgent.

   Synonymedemandessentialexigencynecessityrequirementrequisitewant

   Antonymeextraluxuryoption

2. Basic requirement for survivalA2formal

   Something essential for survival, such as food, water, or shelter.

   Grundbedürfnis

   • Food and water are basic human needs.
   • The charity provides for the needs of the homeless.
   • They lack the basic needs for a healthy life.

   Synonymeessentialnecessityrequirementrequisite

3. Poverty or hardshipB2formal

   A state of being in a difficult situation, often due to lack of money or resources.

   Not

   • The family lived in dire need after the flood.
   • He helped those in need during the crisis.
   • Many people in need rely on community support.

   Synonymedestitutionimpoverishmentindigenceneedinesspenuryprivationwant

   Antonymeaffluenceplentywealth

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas erforderlich ist oder dass jemand etwas unbedingt haben muss.

A verb used to indicate that something is necessary or required.

1. Require something essentialA1formal

   To require something because it is necessary or very important.

   Brauchen

   • I need a glass of water.
   • She needs help with her homework.
   • We need to leave now to catch the train.

   Synonymecall fordemandnecessitaterequirewant

2. Express necessity or obligationA1formal

   Used to indicate that something is necessary or must be done.

   Brauchen

   • You need to finish your report by Friday.
   • He needs to see a doctor immediately.
   • They need to understand the rules before playing.

   Synonymehave tomustshould