English · Common Verbs
needs
/niːdz/
[/niːdz/]
third-person singular of need
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'need': used when he, she, or it requires something.
Example
This plant needs plenty of sunlight and a little water every two or three days.
This plant needs plenty of sunlight and a little water every two or three days.
Etymology
From Old English 'neodian' (to be necessary), related to 'nied' (necessity).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense to express necessity.