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• Adverbio usado principalmente en inglés británico que significa 'por necesidad' o 'necesariamente'. Aparece sobre todo en la expresión 'must needs', con un matiz algo arcaico o literario.

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.

   necesariamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosinevitablynecessarilyof necessityunavoidably

• Sustantivo que denota una situación en la que algo es necesario o requerido, o un fuerte sentimiento de deseo o carencia de algo.

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.

   necesidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdemandessentialexigencynecessityrequirementrequisitewant

   Antónimosextraluxuryoption

2. Basic requirement for survivalA2formal

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

   Necesidad básica de supervivencia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosessentialnecessityrequirementrequisite

3. Poverty or hardshipB2formal

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

   necesidad, penuria

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdestitutionimpoverishmentindigenceneedinesspenuryprivationwant

   Antónimosaffluenceplentywealth

• Verbo que indica que algo es necesario o requerido, o que se tiene una necesidad de algo. También se usa para expresar obligación.

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.

   necesitar, requerir

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

   Sinónimoscall fordemandnecessitaterequirewant

2. Express necessity or obligationA1formal

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

   Expresar necesidad u obligación

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

   Sinónimoshave tomustshould