needs

• Advérbio usado principalmente no inglês britânico, que significa 'por necessidade' ou 'necessariamente'. Aparece sobretudo na expressão fixa 'must needs', de tom arcaico ou literário.

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.

   Necessariamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinevitablynecessarilyof necessityunavoidably

• Substantivo que designa a situação em que algo é necessário ou exigido, ou um forte sentimento de desejo ou carência 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.

   Necessidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdemandessentialexigencynecessityrequirementrequisitewant

   Antônimosextraluxuryoption

2. Basic requirement for survivalA2formal

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

   Necessidade básica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosessentialnecessityrequirementrequisite

3. Poverty or hardshipB2formal

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

   Necessidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdestitutionimpoverishmentindigenceneedinesspenuryprivationwant

   Antônimosaffluenceplentywealth

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo é necessário ou requerido, ou que alguém tem necessidade de algo.

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.

   Precisar

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

   Sinônimoscall fordemandnecessitaterequirewant

2. Express necessity or obligationA1formal

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

   Precisar

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

   Sinônimoshave tomustshould