5 letter words starting with NEE

Needs

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• (n.) Necessities or requirements for survival or well-being.
• (v.) To require something because it is essential or very important.

Pronunciation (US): neez

Pronunciation (UK): niːdz

Origin and Usage: The word "needs" originated from the Old English word "nēd" which means necessity or compulsion. As a noun, it refers to the basic requirements or necessities needed for survival or well-being. As a verb, it means to require or demand something that is essential or important. The word "needs" is commonly used in everyday language to express a requirement or necessity.

Synonyms:

• (n.) Requirements, necessities, essentials, must-haves, basics.
• (v.) Require, demand, necessitate, call for, involve.

Related Words:

• Wants
• Goals
• Tasks
• Plans
• Needs

Example Sentences:

• The homeless people have basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing.
• She needs to finish her work before she can leave the office.
• He needs a break after working for 12 hours straight.
• The company needs to hire more employees to meet the increasing demand.

Needy Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Being in need; impoverished; deprived.
2. Requiring more attention or help than is usual.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈniːdi/
• UK: /ˈniːdi/

Origin and Usage

The word "needy" originated from the Middle English word "nedi," which means "poor" or "indigent." It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to describe someone who lacks the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, or clothing. In modern times, it is also used to describe someone who is emotionally or socially deprived and requires more attention or help than is usual.

Synonyms

• Impoverished
• Deprived
• Needy
• Destitute
• Underprivileged

Related Words

• Needle
• Nudge
• Noble
• Naive
• Nasty

Example Sentences

• The charity organization provides aid to needy families.
• She is a needy person who requires constant attention and validation from others.