ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Needed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈniː.dɪd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Needed is an adjective meaning Necessary; being required.

Meaning

Necessary; being required.

More Meanings

  1. simple past and past participle of need

Example Sentences

A much-needed rest.
Just-in-time as-needed support for in-house training
And now we're waiting for the very same people to establish GBR, drive through urgently needed fares reform, and come up with imaginative and effective train operating contracts.

Synonyms for needed

Depending on context, synonyms include requisite, necessary, required, needful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include needful, requisite, necessary, required, necessity, essential.

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