need noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: need (1) English Definition Require something because it is essential or very important Example Sentence I need your help. US IPA /nid/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /niːd/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms require want demand crave Antonyms dislike have obviate Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link