needed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈniːdɪd/
KK: /ˈnidɪd/
adjective
Definition
Essential or required for a particular purpose or situation.
Example
The project cannot proceed without the needed resources.
Conversation
I think we should bring some snacks for the hike.
That sounds good! Snacks are always needed during long walks.
Right? They keep our energy up, especially on the trails.
Exactly! Plus, it’s a great way to take a break and enjoy the view.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
essential
required
vital
Antonyms
unnecessary
optional
superfluous
verb
Definition
To require something because it is essential or important.
Example
She needed help with her homework.
Tense Forms
Past: needed
Past Participle: needed
Conversation
I really needed that extra cup of coffee this morning.
I totally get that! Mornings can be rough sometimes.
Yeah, I felt like I was dragging my feet all day.
Root Explanation
Needed → It is formed from "need" (from Old English "nēod", meaning necessity or requirement) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "needed" means that something was required or necessary in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of 'need' as something that is necessary, and the '-ed' shows that it was required in the past. This helps you remember that 'needed' refers to something that was necessary before.
Visually Confused Words
unweeded
unseeded
unneeded
unheeded
undeeded
weeded
seeded
reeded