I. ˈnēd noun
Etymology: Middle English ned, from Old English nīed, nēd; akin to Old High German nōt distress, need, Old Prussian nautin need
Date: before 12th century
1. : necessary duty : obligation
2.
a. : a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful
b. : a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being of an organism
3. : a condition requiring supply or relief
4. : lack of the means of subsistence : poverty
II. verb
( need·ed ; need·ing ; needs or (auxiliary) need )
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1. : to be needful or necessary
2. : to be in want
transitive verb
: to be in need of : require
verbal auxiliary
: be under necessity or obligation to
you need not answer
she need only wait