need to

English

Alternative forms

Verb

need to (third-person singular simple present needs to, present participle needing to, simple past and past participle needed to)

  1. Synonym of have to (“must”).

Usage notes

  • 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.
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