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Meaning of if needs be | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR C1

Definitions

If need be; if there is a need.

idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

“April 20, 1964, Nelson Mandela, speech at trial I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

if nothing else if possible if you like if you will if, as and when iffily