need
нуждаться
require something or must have
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This job requires experience.
to be needed or required; a direct descriptive equivalent
It is necessary to book in advance.
You must wear a seat belt.
I have to leave now.
The team lacks experience.
The situation demands action.
to make something necessary, usually in formal writing
The new rules necessitate a change in procedure.
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How is need different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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need meaning: what does it mean?
require something or must have
need pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
need is pronounced as /niːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
need definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We need more time to finish the project. Translation: Нам нужно больше времени, чтобы закончить проект.
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