needed vs necessary

Both 'needed' and 'necessary' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Needed' is used to express a requirement or obligation, while 'necessary' is used to indicate something that is essential or required. The choice between them depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.

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needed

Correct. 'Needed' is used to express a requirement or obligation.

Use 'needed' when referring to something that is required or essential. It indicates a necessity or obligation.

Examples:

Food and water are needed for survival.
Your presence is needed at the meeting.

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Clarification is needed to avoid excessive extension of application.
This amendment is needed to ensure high-quality services.
Sales speakers needed by 1900, sir.
A definition on excipients is needed.
This text is needed to clarify the provision.
Research is needed to make them more competitive.
They figured you needed some competition.
I needed that car for transportation.
I desperately needed peace, rest... sanctuary.
Betty... you never needed that actor.
Katrine might have needed someone right now.
They obviously needed to get out.
I only needed photos for leverage.
Look, Jim needed a relaxing lunch.
Communicate with the scene as needed.
And my team needed an emergency consult.
No man ever needed a new world more.
Beeman said Mammon needed divine assistance to cross over.
I thought your dreams needed changing.
Guy must have needed a boost.

Alternatives:

required
essential
must-have
mandatory
vital

necessary

Correct. 'Necessary' is used to indicate something that is essential or required.

Use 'necessary' when emphasizing that something is essential, required, or indispensable. It indicates a strong need or requirement.

Examples:

Studying is necessary to pass the exam.
Patience is necessary in this situation.

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Change is necessary, but impossible.
They could only use their Zipcar membership when absolutely necessary.
Parliament therefore requires all necessary information.
Rebellion is not absolutely necessary for enlightenment.
In war, discipline is painful but necessary.
Some inequality is necessary for a high-functioning capitalist democracy.
And sometimes military intervention is necessary.
Mind control is a necessary evil.
A necessary sacrifice to bring peace to this planet.
His death was a necessary loss.
A risk made necessary by unfortunate events.
And sometimes segregation is vital and necessary.
The escape and kidnapping were necessary evils.
I merely lacked the necessary skill.
My methods were extreme but necessary.
And leaders do what's necessary.
A necessary first step to fulfill your promise.
If you encounter Agent Cameron, take all necessary precautions.
This airport expansion was necessary 22 years ago.
And the Vatican vote is necessary for control.

Alternatives:

essential
required
indispensable
vital
crucial

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