needs

adverb

ˈnēdz 

: of necessity : necessarily

must needs be recognized

Synonyms

• ineluctably
• inescapably
• inevitably
• ipso facto
• necessarily
• perforce
• unavoidably

Examples of needs in a Sentence

the dangers of global warming must needs be recognized—and recognized soon—by the industrialized nations of the world

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nedes, from Old English nēdes, from genitive of nēd need

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing needs

• serve the needs
• special needs

Kids Definition

needs

adverb

ˈnēdz 

: because of necessity : necessarily

must needs be recognized