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in the PONS Dictionary

I. need [ni:d] N

1. need (want, necessity):

to be in need of sth
to meet sb's needs
basic needs

2. need no pl (poverty):

II. need [ni:d] VB trans

1. need (require):

who needs it? esp iron
who needs it? esp iron
to need sb to do sth

2. need (be obliged):

3. need (should):

she needs to see a doctor

III. need [ni:d] VB aux usu + negative

1. need (be obliged):

2. need esp Brit (taking unnecessary action):

3. need (should):

Present
Ineed
youneed
he/she/itneeds
weneed
youneed
theyneed
Past
Ineeded
youneeded
he/she/itneeded
weneeded
youneeded
theyneeded
Present Perfect
Ihaveneeded
youhaveneeded
he/she/ithasneeded
wehaveneeded
youhaveneeded
theyhaveneeded
Past Perfect
Ihadneeded
youhadneeded
he/she/ithadneeded
wehadneeded
youhadneeded
theyhadneeded