need to
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English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Verb
[edit]need to (third-person singular simple present needs to, present participle needing to, simple past and past participle needed to)
- Synonym of have to (“must”).
Usage notes
[edit]- need is always followed by an infinitive verb, unless the verb is assumed:
- I don't want to go to school, but I need to.