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Meaning of needs
A requirement or necessity, something that is needed or required.
Etymology of needs
The word "needs" has its origin in Old English "nīd", which is also related to the Old Norse "nauðr", and the Gothic "naudi", all of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic "nauþiz" and the Proto-Indo-European "nau-" meaning "necessity" or "force".
Historically, the word has been used to express a requirement, necessity, or obligation, and its usage has evolved over time to include various shades of meaning, including a lack or deficiency of something.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A requirement or necessity, something that is needed or required
- A lack or deficiency of something
- A feeling or state of requiring something, especially food, water, or sleep
Usage Examples
- The company's needs are being met by the new supplier.
- She has a great need for attention and affection.
- The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Antonyms
wants
desires
luxuries
frivolities
whims
fancies
caprices
indulgences
treats
pleasures
delights
gratifications
satisfactions
surpluses
excesses
abundances
luxuries
extravagances