Uses of Need

means that the thing desired is very important or required.

I want to go with you, but I need to work on Saturday.

I am going to visit my parents this weekend. Can you go with me?

have a great computer, but I want a new one.
My computer broke. I need a new one.
She broke her leg. She needs to go to the hospital.

Want can be used to indicate the desire for something. Need means that the thing desired is very important or required.

have to, or have got to can provide the same meaning.

You need to get into groups of three.
You must get into groups of three.
You have to get into groups of three.
You have got to get into groups of three.

Notice that must uses the infinitive
form of the main verb without to.

a person in a position of authority.

I need (want) you to get into groups of three to discuss the assignment.

to indicate advisability.

She needs to be more patient.
She should be more patient.
We need to find someone with good ideas.
We should find someone with good ideas.

a job.
Are you in need of help?
There is no need for you to worry.
We all have the need to be appreciated.

job.
I need money to pay the rent.
Plants need water to stay alive.
The baseball team needs another player.

the streets.
Some charities ask people to help needy children.
My friend wants to be around people all the time. He is very needy.

the correct statements.

He should to work harder.

My brother is lost. I need to find him.

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He should work harder. or
He needs to work harder.

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Uses of Need