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"people needs" vs "people need"

The correct form of the verb is "need." The word "needs" is the third-person singular of the verb "need," but the word "people" is plural, so a plural form of the verb should be used.

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

people needs

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

The word "people" is a plural noun. Therefore, it needs the third person plural of the verb "need."

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • people need

people need

This is correct

You can use this phrase to talk about what people should do.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • People need to know that you care.
  • I think people need to know this.
  • People need to have their basic needs met.
  • People need food to live.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • people should
  • people must have
  • people require

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