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he sure needs vs he does need

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'He sure needs' is more informal and emphasizes certainty or emphasis, while 'he does need' is more formal and commonly used in everyday speech to express necessity or obligation.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1820 views

he sure needs

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to emphasize certainty or emphasis.

This phrase is used to express a strong belief or certainty about someone needing something. It is more informal and colloquial.

Examples:

  • He sure needs a break after working so hard.
  • She sure needs to improve her communication skills.
  • This confirmed bachelor might not need a wife, but he sure needs a woman . . . and newcomer Abby Knightly is definitely a woman. When she comes to his ...
  • Remove. Remove. Gblounge Mamelodi That man is in throuble. 40 years, and then alone. Ihhhhh no. He sure needs People around him to support him.
  • Michele Stacy-Amsdill If this man didn't ALREADY earn a medal for this country, he sure needs one tonight!!! A hero making the news when it's a been day for ...
  • Jan 8, 2015 ... moomarse. he obviously knows eye makeup, but he sure needs work on that lipstick! and the sex thing? TMI asswipe!

Alternatives:

  • He definitely needs
  • He really needs
  • He absolutely needs
  • He truly needs
  • He certainly needs

he does need

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal and everyday speech to express necessity or obligation.

This phrase is used to express a general need or requirement. It is more formal and commonly used in everyday speech.

Examples:

  • He does need to finish his homework before going out.
  • She does need some help with her project.
  • As long as he needs me... Oh, yes, he does need me... In spite of what you see... . ..I'm sure that he needs me. Who else would love him still. When they've been ...
  • Oct 3, 2012 ... i can't believe i'm saying this, but Obama looks like he DOES need a teleprompter . — Bill Maher (@billmaher) October 4, 2012. Maher declared ...
  • Bill Maher Rips Obama's Performance Via Twitter: 'Looks Like He Does Need A Teleprompter'. by Andrew Kirell | 12:40 am, October 4th, 2012 Tweets 77 ...
  • As long as he needs me. Oh, yes, he does need me. In spite of what you see. I'm sure that he needs me. Who else would love him still. When they've been used ...

Alternatives:

  • He needs
  • He must have
  • He should have
  • He has to have
  • He requires

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