needed
/ˈniː.dɪd/
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Meaning · English
Necessary; being required.
Adjective
Examples
A much-needed rest.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “needed” mean?
Necessary; being required.
Is “needed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.