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needing

/ˈniːdɪŋ/
need · ing ˈniːd · ɪŋ
English Definition
v. requiring something because it is essential or very important
中文释义
需要
Significado en Español
necesitando
한국어 뜻
필요로 하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đang cần
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Example Sentence

She is needing more time to finish.

她需要更多时间来完成。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “needing”:

  1. A requiring
  2. B rejecting
  3. C refusing
  4. D discarding
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A — requiring. “needing” means v. requiring something because it is essential or very important

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The old house, badly ______ repairs, had a badly leaking roof.

  1. A needing
  2. B giving
  3. C offering
  4. D wasting
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A — needing. “needing” means v. requiring something because it is essential or very important

Common questions about “needing”

What does “needing” mean?

needing — v. requiring something because it is essential or very important. In Chinese: 需要.

How do you pronounce “needing”?

needing is pronounced /ˈniːdɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: need · ing.

How do you use “needing” in a sentence?

She is needing more time to finish. (她需要更多时间来完成。)

What are synonyms for “needing”?

requiring, lacking, wanting — all close in meaning to needing (v. requiring something because it is essential or very important).

Is “needing” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. needing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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