needs

The word “needs” has 1 syllable: needs.

It's pronounced as /niːdz/.

What is synonym and antonym for needs?

In the thesaurus, “needs” has 16 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for needs along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for needs

commitments
duties
inevitably
must
musts
necessarily
necessities
obligations
promises
requirements
requires
responsibilities
should
takes
wants
will

Antonyms for needs

amenities
comforts
discharges
exemptions
extras
graces
has
luxuries
nonessentials
nonnecessities
options
releases
stays
surpluses
unnecessarily
waivers

Meanings of needs

adverb

Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".

noun

A requirement for something; something needed.
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.

verb

To have an absolute requirement for.
To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
(modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).
To be required; to be necessary.
To be necessary (to someone).

Example Sentences

The project has specific needs that must be addressed before it can move forward.
Everyone has different needs when it comes to education and learning styles.
She understands that the team needs more resources to complete the task effectively.
The charity focuses on providing for the basic needs of families in the community.
It’s important to recognize and prioritize your own emotional needs for better mental health.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to needs, such as: amenities, comforts, commitments, discharges, duties, exemptions, extras.

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