אנגלית

need

gb/nˈid/ us/nˈid/
A1 אנגלית
~ 300
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל A1 action
1

Require something essential

To have to have or do something because it is important or you cannot be without it.

תבנית שימוש: [someone] needs [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'need' with 'want'; 'need' expresses necessity, not desire.
מילים נרדפות
require (Slightly more formal; often used in official or technical contexts.)
הפכים
not require (Indicates that something is unnecessary.)
צירופים
need help |need money |need time |need attention
נושאים
daily life |work |emotions |core_vocabulary |daily_life
דוגמאות
  • I need a new phone because mine broke.
  • You’ll need a passport to travel abroad.
  • We need more time to finish the project.
  • She needs help carrying those boxes.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I need a pen.
  • We need more chairs.
  • Do you need water?
  • They need a car.
שם עצם A2 state
2

State of lacking something essential

When you do not have something important for life or comfort.

תבנית שימוש: in need of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use 'needs' when talking about a general lack ('There is need for water'), where 'need' (singular) is correct.
מילים נרדפות
necessity (Refers to something that must be had; often interchangeable but 'necessity' can sound more formal.)
הפכים
abundance (Indicates having more than enough of something.)
צירופים
in need |urgent need |basic needs
נושאים
daily life |emotions |core_vocabulary |daily_life
דוגמאות
  • There is a real need for better public transport.
  • Families in need will receive support.
  • The project addresses the needs of young people.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I am in need of help.
  • They have many needs.
  • We help people in need.
פועל A2 action
3

Be obliged to do something

To have to do something because of rules or the situation.

תבנית שימוש: [someone] needs to [verb]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes replace 'need to' with 'must' in informal conversation, but 'need to' is more common and softer in tone.
מילים נרדפות
must ('Must' is stronger and more formal; often used for strict requirements.)
הפכים
not have to (Indicates that there is no obligation.)
צירופים
need to comply |need to follow |need to act
נושאים
work |daily life |law |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • You need to wear a helmet on this site.
  • We need to submit the report by Friday.
  • They need to show ID at the entrance.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • You need to stop here.
  • I need to go now.
  • We need to be on time.
פועל B1 action
4

Strongly want something nonessential

To want something very much, even if you can live without it.

תבנית שימוש: [someone] needs [something] badly
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with the necessity sense; context usually makes it clear whether it's about desire or necessity.
מילים נרדפות
crave ('Crave' often refers to food, experiences, or emotional needs and can sound more intense.)
הפכים
not want (Indicates having no desire for something.)
צירופים
really need |desperately need
נושאים
emotions |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • I really need a vacation right now.
  • She needs some excitement in her life.
  • We all need a break sometimes.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I need some fun.
  • We need a rest now.
  • You need a holiday.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
need
IPA
GB/nˈid/
US/nˈid/
הברות והטעמה
need (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (need)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: need
  • Plural: need, needs
Verb
  • Base: need
  • 3rd Person Singular: needs
  • Present Participle: needing
  • Past: needed
משפחת מילים
Forms
needs noun needing verb needed verb
Core family
necessary adjective A2
Related words
necessity noun B1 needy adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
unnecessary adjective B1 needless adjective B2
Advanced or less common
needlessly adverb neediness noun
ביטויים

if need be

1
/ˈɪf nˈid bˈi/
fixed phrase

If it becomes necessary

If it is needed or important at some time.

דוגמאות
  • We can make changes later if need be.
  • If need be, I can work all weekend.

in need of

1
/ˈɪn nˈid əv/
fixed phrase

Lacking something necessary

Not having something important and wanting it.

דוגמאות
  • The house is in need of repairs.
  • He’s in need of some rest.

need not

1
/nˈid nˈɑt/
fixed phrase

Not obliged to do something now or later

You do not have to do something now or in the future.

דוגמאות
  • You need not attend if you are busy.
  • They need not apply if they lack experience.

no need to

1
/nˈoʊ nˈid tə/
fixed phrase

Not necessary to do something

It is not necessary to do something.

דוגמאות
  • There’s no need to worry about it.
  • No need to call me back.

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