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he need not vs he needs not

Both "he need not" and "he needs not" are correct, but "he need not" is more common in modern English. Both have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in modern English.

"he need not "

This phrase is used to indicate that something is not necessary or required. It is a formal way of expressing the negative form of 'need'.
  • Jan 13, 2022 ... He need not come here. Which is the correct sentence? Thanks. Back to top. sureshot. Posted: Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:59:08 AM. Rank ...
  • For example, would it be "He need not send a letter" or "He needs not send a letter"? English Grammar Verbs. 1 Answer. Harlan G. Nov 21, 2016.
  • May 1, 2017 ... "It is the final proof of God's omnipotence that he need not exist in order to save us." That's a quote from Peter de Vries (not a philosopher), meant as a ...
  • Apr 28, 2011 ... Dear Dr Heck of a Guy. He need not ask. He knows he is always number one.
  • Nov 2, 2019 ... He need not go. The above sentence is grammatically correct because the auxiliary “need”, denoting necessity or obligation, can be conjugated ...
  • Dec 21, 2022 ... When "need" functions as a modal verb, it is the auxiliary and it doesn't take "s" in the third person. He need not be ... Use of "need" as a ...
  • Jun 10, 2011 ... There are two verbs need, which mean the same thing but use different constructions: 1. He need not be concerned. Need I be concerned?
  • May 15, 2013 ... 1, He needs not go there. 2. He need not go there. Which is grammatical?
  • Oct 7, 2007 ... he need not worry ; marcio3000 · Italy ; Setwale_Charm · moving around - a Brit who's hardly ever lived in. British English, Russian ; JamesM · Los ...
  • Sep 27, 2015 ... I would really appreciate it If someone could examine the below sentence. We normally say,He need not have the table reserved.

Alternatives:

  • he doesn't need to
  • he doesn't have to
  • he is not required to
  • he is under no obligation to
  • he is not compelled to

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in modern English.

"he needs not "

This phrase has the same meaning as 'he need not'. It is a formal way of expressing the negative form of 'need'.
  • For example, would it be "He need not send a letter" or "He needs not send a letter"? English Grammar Verbs. 1 Answer. Harlan G. Nov 21, 2016. Always "need ...
  • Aug 30, 2024 ... "For that he needs not armies, but rings". Theory / Discussion. How does Galadriel know Sauron's plan? I don't feel like the show earned this ...
  • Jan 13, 2022 ... He needs not come here. 2. He need not come here. Which is the correct sentence? Thanks. Back to top. sureshot. Posted: Thursday, January 13 ...
  • Oct 15, 2017 ... What is the error in this sentence " He needs not read this book "? Need is a verb that can be used as ...
  • May 15, 2013 ... 1, He needs not go there. 2. He need not go there. Which is grammatical?
  • Feb 8, 2018 ... But because I love him, I realised that's what he needs. Not necessarily time away from me since it's not because he didn't enjoy my company ...
  • He needs not our mistrust, since he deliversOur offices and what we have to do5 To the direction just. SECOND MURDERER. We can trust him, since he's stated ...
  • Give Kim Jong Un what he needs, not what he wants. by Avner Golov, opinion contributor - 08/20/17 3:00 PM ET. by Avner Golov, opinion contributor - 08/20/17 ...
  • 3 days ago ... ... he needs. Not doing well in this class isn't an option because he needs to graduate. These instructors are the people who will write him ...

Alternatives:

  • he doesn't need to
  • he doesn't have to
  • he is not required to
  • he is under no obligation to
  • he is not compelled to

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