needed en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈni.dɪd/ (General-American)
- /ˈniː.dɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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Etymology
From need + -ed. The adjective is derived from the verb.
Meanings
-
Necessary; being required.
A much-needed rest.
Just-in-time as-needed support for in-house training
And now we're waiting for the very same people to establish GBR, drive through urgently needed fares reform, and come up with imaginative and effective train operating contracts...
2022 January 12, Nigel Harris, “Comment: Unhappy start to 2022”, in RAIL, number 948, page 3:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most needed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more needed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |