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Need to
Very common
~ 2500
~ 2500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Need to -
Necessity or obligation to do something
Example: I need to finish this report by tomorrow.
Usage: formalContext: work or academic settings
Note: Expresses a requirement or duty to complete a task.
Requirement or duty to fulfill a condition
Example: You need to pass the exam to graduate.
Usage: formalContext: educational or official instructions
Note: Indicates a necessary action for a specific purpose or goal.
Strong recommendation or advice
Example: You need to see a doctor about that cough.
Usage: informalContext: health or personal matters
Note: Suggests a course of action that is strongly advised.
Requirement for optimal functioning or well-being
Example: Plants need to be watered regularly to thrive.
Usage: formalContext: care instructions or maintenance
Note: Highlights a necessary condition for something to perform well or stay healthy.
Need to's synonyms
Need to expressions, common phrases
have to
This phrase is used to express obligation or necessity.
Example: I have to finish this report by tomorrow.
Note: While 'need to' implies a requirement or necessity, 'have to' emphasizes more on obligation.
must
Similar to 'have to', 'must' is used to indicate a strong necessity or obligation.
Example: You must follow the rules of the organization.
Note: It is often perceived as more formal or authoritative than 'need to'.
should
'Should' suggests a recommendation or advice.
Example: You should study regularly to do well in the exam.
Note: Unlike 'need to', 'should' is more about what is advisable rather than mandatory.
got to
Used informally to convey a strong necessity or obligation.
Example: I've got to call my parents tonight.
Note: 'Got to' is more colloquial and less formal compared to 'need to'.
require
To specify something that is necessary or essential.
Example: This job requires you to have strong communication skills.
Note: 'Require' is often used in a more formal or professional context compared to 'need to'.
ought to
'Ought to' indicates a moral or social obligation.
Example: You ought to apologize for your behavior.
Note: It carries a sense of duty or correctness, similar to 'should'.
need
Expressing a requirement or necessity.
Example: I need to buy groceries for the week.
Note: While 'need' can imply a desire or lack, 'need to' specifically indicates a necessity.
Need to everyday (slang) expressions
gotta
Gotta is a contraction of 'got to' and is commonly used in spoken language to express the necessity or obligation to do something.
Example: I gotta study for my exam tomorrow.
Note: Gotta is an informal way of saying 'got to' or 'have to'. It is more casual and colloquial.
have got to
Have got to is a slightly more formal way to express the necessity or obligation to do something.
Example: I have got to finish this report by noon.
Note: This expression is a slightly more formal version of 'gotta' or 'have to'.
got
Got is a colloquial way of expressing the need or obligation to do something.
Example: I got to call my mom before dinner.
Note: In this context, 'got' is a more informal and casual way of saying 'got to'.
Need to - Examples
Need to buy some groceries.
It's important to exercise regularly if you need to stay healthy.
I need to finish this project by tomorrow.
Need to grammar
Need - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: need
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): needs, need
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): need
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): needed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): needing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): needs
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): need
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): need
Need to - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
need to: ~ 2500 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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