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need to add vs need adding

Both are correct, but are used in different contexts. 'Need to add' is more commonly used and refers to the necessity to add something, while 'need adding' is less common and more informal. The choice between them depends on the formality of the context.
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need to add

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the necessity of adding something. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples:

  • I need to add more details to the report.
  • You need to add salt to the soup.
  • She needs to add her signature to the document.
  • We need to add more chairs for the meeting.
  • Do you need to add anything else to the list?
  • Why do I need to add a payment method just to download an app to my phone. Why with each app I have tried to add to my new iPhone do I need to provide a ...
  • Sep 11, 2023 ... Do i need to add games to my library in ps extra like essential? Question. Hi, So i just upgraded to ps plus extra and I was in essential ...
  • Sep 30, 2024 ... I need to add an email address as secondary, but it's already in use. Labels: Labels: Account settings and sign in · Error Messages · Multiple ...
  • #6 - Manufacturers of writing paper need to add mineral ; kan1dice. Posts: 13; Joined: Mar 18, 2016 ; Claire Horan · PowerScore Staff · Joined: Apr 18, 2016.
  • May 14, 2024 ... Getting "you need to add at least one second step" while trying to set up 2FA. Hello,. I have set up multiple second steps (fingerprint ...
  • May 19, 2018 ... To share your connection, you need to add this feature to your cellular data plan first. Hi, I recently upgraded my windows 10 Pro, current ...
  • May 24, 2024 ... If you have a child who will remain in school past the age of 18, you'll need to add their information again in our online tool. This is ...
  • Oct 10, 2024 ... If you want, you can then re-add the old payment method with updated billing information. More ways to manage your payment methods. Need to add ...
  • Nov 15, 2019 ... Do I need to add den leaders as "adult leader" connection to each scout in den? Scoutbook Using Scoutbook & Scoutbook Plus · Christine_L ...
  • Jun 20, 2013 ... It gives me the message "To add in-app products, you need to add the BILLING permission to your APK." and doesn't allow to add SKU values.

Alternatives:

  • have to add
  • must add
  • should add
  • require adding
  • ought to add

need adding

This phrase is correct but less common and more informal.

This phrase is also used to express the necessity of adding something, but it is more informal than 'need to add'. It is suitable for casual conversations.

Examples:

  • The cake needs adding more sugar.
  • The document needs adding more information.
  • The team needs adding new members.
  • This room needs adding some decorations.
  • The report needs adding a conclusion.
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... Apart from levels does this team need adding to for the elite 4 Pokémon ruby.
  • Help need adding count to hoverinfo · Plotly Python · howardmf March 5, 2020, 5:20pm 1. Hello community! I am making a px.histogram where x is a range of ...
  • Jun 8, 2020 ... All this talk of units that need adding in TW3, but no mention of this beauty. Warhammer II.
  • Why do I need adding artifact JSR305 to use Guava 14+? · Ask Question. Asked 10 years, 2 months ago. Modified 9 years, 2 months ago. Viewed 9k times.
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... Will need adding to the instruments list. Wonder what the instrument range is.
  • These are the Galar Forms of Pokémon I Think Need Adding to Pokémon Sword & Shield. By Laura Dale on November 14, 2019 • ( 1 Comment ). Over the past couple ...
  • Feb 9, 2010 ... ... need adding together start at 'say' d100 to d119 ADD D100V D200 D300 MOV D300 D200 INCP V You of course need to control the V register and ...
  • When using a Dataverse for Teams chat bot, do all users need adding to the team? edit Subscribe Like (0) Share. Report. Posted on by andrew_b1 24.
  • Jan 7, 2022 ... I mean L2 "virtual Interface" such as Bridge interface on Mikrotik router. You can create a bridge interface on the Mikrotik without need adding ...

Alternatives:

  • need to be added
  • need some adding
  • need some additions
  • need some extra
  • need some more

Related Comparisons

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