Definition

Not one or the other; used to indicate that two or more options are not applicable.

Example

I want neither of the two options presented.

Conversation

I can’t decide if I want pizza or pasta for dinner.

Why not have both? You needer to treat yourself sometimes!

That's true! I guess I just feel guilty about overindulging.

Don’t worry about it — life’s too short not to enjoy good food.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who requires or needs something.

Example

The charity helps those in need, especially the needers who struggle to find basic necessities.

Conversation

I saw a sign about volunteering at the shelter this weekend.

That sounds great! They always need help from a needer perspective.

Yeah, I think it's important to support those who are less fortunate.

Root Explanation

Needer → The word 'needer' is derived from 'need' (from Old English 'nēod', meaning necessity or want) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A needer is a person who has a necessity or requires something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has a 'necessity' ('need') and the '-er' indicates that this person is in need of something.

Visually Confused Words