I need a painkiller vs need a painkiller

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I need a painkiller" is a complete sentence where the subject "I" is included. On the other hand, "Need a painkiller?" is a shortened form of a question where the subject is implied. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to include the subject explicitly or not.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 989 views

I need a painkiller

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a complete sentence where the subject "I" is explicitly included. It is used when you want to state that you require a painkiller.

Examples:

I need a painkiller for my headache.
I need a painkiller to relieve my back pain.

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I need a painkiller, not a...
Look, Andre, just, please, I just need a couple of painkillers to get me through the week.
Look, Andre, just, please, I just need a couple of painkillers to get me through the week.
Prialt is used to treat severe, chronic (long-term) pain in patients who need a painkiller by intrathecal injection (injection into the space that surrounds the spinal cord and the brain).
He needs a plaster and painkillers.
You may need to take a painkiller.
I need some more painkillers for my leg.
Reid said he'd need painkillers right away.
Reid said he'd need painkillers right away.
You just need painkillers for everything.
If you'll let me, I need to take some painkillers.
Plus he needs painkillers in the worst way
These girls need stitches and painkillers.
However sometimes you may still need extra painkillers.
If you are very late changing your patch then you should contact your doctor because you might need some extra painkillers.
Let me know if you need any more painkillers and I'll write you a prescription, okay?
I need a piece of paper, I need a pen, I need four more beers, I need a computer fan, I need a lightning bolt of inspiration.
And why I need a smart intern.
I need a blood sample analyzed.
I need a cigaretteafter that pat-down.

Alternatives:

I require a painkiller.
I am in need of a painkiller.
I am looking for a painkiller.

need a painkiller

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a shortened form of a question where the subject is implied. It is used when asking if someone requires a painkiller.

Examples:

Need a painkiller for your toothache?
Need a painkiller to help with your muscle pain?

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I need a painkiller, not a...
Prialt is used to treat severe, chronic (long-term) pain in patients who need a painkiller by intrathecal injection (injection into the space that surrounds the spinal cord and the brain).
He needs a plaster and painkillers.
You may need to take a painkiller.
Look, Andre, just, please, I just need a couple of painkillers to get me through the week.
Look, Andre, just, please, I just need a couple of painkillers to get me through the week.
Reid said he'd need painkillers right away.
Reid said he'd need painkillers right away.
You just need painkillers for everything.
Plus he needs painkillers in the worst way
These girls need stitches and painkillers.
However sometimes you may still need extra painkillers.
I need some more painkillers for my leg.
If you'll let me, I need to take some painkillers.
If you are very late changing your patch then you should contact your doctor because you might need some extra painkillers.
Let me know if you need any more painkillers and I'll write you a prescription, okay?
Apresoline is a painkiller not an vaso...
A week ago it was possible to buy a painkiller on the black market.
He needed a painkiller, jim.
I can do it myself and then give her a painkiller for now.

Alternatives:

Do you need a painkiller?
Would you like a painkiller?
Are you in need of a painkiller?

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I need a painkiller vs need a painkiller