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need
/niːd/
This word describes a state of deficiency that demands fulfillment to avoid failure, hardship, or death. It is more urgent and non-negotiable than "want," which implies a desire rather than a requirement. In a physical sense, it refers to biological or survival imperatives (water, air, sleep). In a psychological or social sense, it describes emotional voids that must be filled for stability (love, security). When used as a noun, "need" often carries a connotation of poverty or desperation, particularly in phrases like "in need," shifting the focus from a simple requirement to a state of suffering.
Countable when referring to a specific requirement ('The basic needs of food and shelter'). Uncountable when referring to a general state of poverty or hardship ('a family in dire need').
意味
To be in a state of requiring something, often used with 'for'.
"There is no need for such rudeness."
A requirement or necessity; a lack of something essential.
"The charity provides for those in great need."