needed

beginnerA1

/ˈniː.dɪd/ · need-ed

required; essential for a particular purpose.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

required; essential for a particular purpose.

ضروری؛ کسی خاص مقصد کے لیے لازمی۔

ضروری

zaroori

Formal: بنیادی

Synonyms

essentialnecessaryrequiredبنیادیلازمیمہم

Antonyms

unnecessaryoptionalsuperfluousغیر ضروریاختیاریفاضل

Common Collocations

  • needed resources
  • needed support
  • needed changes

Example Sentences

You needed to submit the report by Friday.

آپ کو جمعہ تک رپورٹ جمع کروانی تھی.

Aap ko Jumma tak report jama karwani thi.

We needed a plan to move forward.

ہمیں آگے بڑھنے کے لیے ایک منصوبے کی ضرورت تھی.

Hamaray liye aage barhne ke liye ek mansubay ki zaroorat thi.

The project needed extra funding.

اس منصوبے کو اضافی فنڈنگ کی ضرورت تھی.

Is mansoobay ko izafi funding ki zaroorat thi.

Easily Confused With

needed:Confused with 'kneaded', which means to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture.

Word Family

need
nounضرورت
need
verbضرورت ہونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'need' + 'ed' as something essential or required.

Picture a checklist with items marked as 'needed' for a successful project.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "nidan" — to force, to compel

First known use: 14th century

The word 'needed' is the past participle form of 'need', originating from Old English. It has evolved in usage to signify something that is necessary or required.