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Used with nouns:
"
They need money."
(money, shelter, food, water, air, time)
"
I need a shower."
(shower, bath, band aid, break, shave, bathroom, drink, hand, haircut, vacation)
"
She needs friendship."
(friendship, companionship, comfort, affection, company)
"
She needs a favor."
(favor, dictionary)
"
He needs affection."
(affection, care, confirmation, closure)
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We need your cooperation."
(cooperation, authorization, protection, identification, permission)
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They just need more discipline."
(discipline, assurance, approval)
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I need more consideration."
(consideration, equipment, preparation, donations, volunteers, proof, exercise)
"
I need counseling."
(counseling, a ride, a visa, reassurance)
"
I need an explanation for this."
(explanation, answer, receipt, permit)
"
You will need a few references."
(references, adjustments)
"
She needs medical attention."
(attention, treatment, assistance, help)
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I need some sleep."
(sleep, structure, therapy)
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She needs supervision."
(supervision, guidance, sympathy, support, encouragement)
"
The car needs maintenance."
(maintenance, a wash, service, improvements, repairs)
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We need practice."
(practice, instructions, insurance)
Used with adverbs:
"
He clearly needs some help."
(clearly, probably, obviously, just)
"
She only needs a few things."
(only, still, desperately, really)
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I simply need a place to stay."
(simply, urgently, no longer)
"
I badly needed someone to talk to."
(badly, certainly, definitely)
