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need vs needs

Both 'need' and 'needs' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Need' is used for plural subjects (e.g., 'They need help'), while 'needs' is used for singular subjects (e.g., 'He needs help').

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 123 views

need

This is correct when referring to plural subjects.

Use 'need' when the subject is plural, such as 'We need to finish the project.'

Examples:

  • They need to study for the exam.
  • We need more time to complete the task.
  • The students need to submit their assignments.
  • Everybody, I need your attention.
  • Sounds like you need a roommate.
  • I need four units containment, Saint Sebastian Hospital.
  • Matteo never felt need of anything.
  • No, I need you there.
  • This place has everything we need.
  • Your tribute doesn't need rounding.
  • We need something creditworthy for the bank.
  • Oppressor need a slave and find it here.
  • Sometimes people need some good luck.
  • And so we need guidance and we need didactic learning.
  • You have a need, a desperate need.
  • We need information and you need some protection.
  • They need support. They need help.
  • We need confidence to achieve this and the people of Europe need perspectives.
  • We need reforms, and we need investment.
  • They need theory and they need practice.
  • They need partners to provide real data on economic need and social conditions for successful integration.
  • Candidates also need approval from Church authorities.
  • I just need some beeswax to make Kwanzaa candles.

Alternatives:

  • require
  • must have
  • necessitate
  • call for
  • demand

needs

This is correct when referring to singular subjects.

Use 'needs' when the subject is singular, such as 'She needs to rest.'

Examples:

  • He needs to buy groceries.
  • She needs help with her homework.
  • The cat needs to be fed.
  • It's gone beyond military needs.
  • The whole Hadron Collider family needs unlocking.
  • Louis is unhappy with his mistress and needs revelry.
  • Because this person needs someone with a warm spirit.
  • My brain just needs a little oxygen.
  • Looks like somebody needs some sleep.
  • Abby needs these blood samples stat.
  • That aorta needs a long diagonal anastomosis.
  • Because she needs something from me.
  • Molly needs a believable explanation for what she remembers.
  • Perhaps an emotional reaction needs physical stimuli.
  • Carter needs some help with an investigation.
  • He needs boundaries and a strong hand.
  • I thought we agreed charlie needs constant supervision.
  • Callie needs a new best friend.
  • He needs dynamite to blow the bank vault.
  • Everyone needs to be bullied sometimes.
  • A girl like you needs romance.
  • It just needs shortening a little.
  • That dog needs water and food.

Alternatives:

  • requires
  • must have
  • necessitates
  • calls for
  • demands

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