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to need
Something that must be done
Present form | Past form | Continuous form | Past Participle form |
|---|---|---|---|
Need | Needed | Needing | Needed |
Present form
Need
I need to go to bed early.
He needs to wash his hands.
A: I need to phone my mum.
B: Tell her I say 'hi'.
Past form
Needed
I needed to buy a cake for the party but I forgot.
She needed to pass the exam to be able to go to University.
A: Did you go to the gym today?
B: I couldn't. I needed to work late.
Continuous form
Needing
She's needing to go for a walk.
We're needing an answer on that problem.
A: Are you needing to do anything before we go?
B: Yes, I will need to clean the oven.
Past participle
Needed
I have needed this for a long time.
The team have needed a win.
A: She's needed to get-away for a while now.
B: Where's she going to go?
A: She doesn't know yet. Maybe a spa?
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