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i need it vs i need that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I need it' is used when referring to something previously mentioned or understood, while 'I need that' is used when specifying a particular item. The choice between 'it' and 'that' depends on the level of specificity required in the conversation.

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i need it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something previously mentioned or understood.

Use 'I need it' when the object you need has already been mentioned or is clear from the context. 'It' is a general pronoun that can refer to various things.

Examples:

I need the book. Do you have it?
I need some help. Can you provide it?

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Alternatives:

I require it
I want it
I must have it
I am in need of it
I could use it

i need that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when specifying a particular item that is needed.

Use 'I need that' when you want to be specific about the object you need. 'That' is a demonstrative pronoun that points to a specific item.

Examples:

I need that pen to write the report.
I need that information for my presentation.

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Nov 10, 2015 ... Music video by Cozz performing I Need That. (C) 2015 Tha Committee, LLC under exclusive license to Dreamville/Interscope Records
That good weed. I need that. Nigga I need that, I need that. Yo' feed back don't need that [Verse 1: Cozz] You bitches. You ain't shit, I swear you think you poppin ...

Alternatives:

I require that
I want that
I must have that
I am in need of that
I could use that

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