Need

Synonyms of need

• essential
• require
• must-have

Antonyms of need

• excess
• luxury
• surplus

Collocations of need

basic needs

Frequency: 70 %

Access to clean water and food are basic needs for survival.

essential needs

Frequency: 65 %

Proper shelter is one of the essential needs of a homeless person.

urgent need

Frequency: 60 %

There is an urgent need for medical supplies in the disaster-stricken area.

specific needs

Frequency: 50 %

The program caters to the specific needs of each individual participant.

unmet needs

Frequency: 45 %

The organization aims to address the unmet needs of the community.

Idiomatic Expressions for need

• Phrase: a need for speed
  Meaning: a strong desire or necessity to go fast or do things quickly
  Usage: Racing drivers often have a need for speed.