A Crying Need

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ə kraɪɪŋ niːd/

Definitions of a crying need

noun A crying need

Example Sentences

A1 There is a crying need for more affordable housing in the city.

A2 In times of crisis, there is a crying need for strong leadership.

B1 The organization recognized a crying need for updated technology to improve efficiency.

B2 There is a crying need for better mental health support services in schools.

C1 The government must address the crying need for healthcare reform.

C2 There is a crying need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change.

Examples of a crying need in a Sentence

formal There is a crying need for more funding to support the research project.

informal There's a crying need for better snacks in the break room.

slang We've got a crying need for some new tunes on the playlist.

figurative In times of crisis, there is a crying need for strong leadership.

Grammatical Forms of a crying need

past tense

had a crying need

plural

crying needs

comparative

more of a crying need

superlative

the most crying need

present tense

has a crying need

future tense

will have a crying need

perfect tense

has had a crying need

continuous tense

is having a crying need

singular

a crying need

positive degree

a crying need

infinitive

to have a crying need

gerund

having a crying need

participle

a crying need

Origin and Evolution of a crying need

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'a crying need' originated from Middle English, where 'crying' meant urgent or pressing.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'a crying need' has retained its original meaning of an urgent or pressing necessity, with 'crying' emphasizing the intensity of the need.