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Meaning of in need | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent.
  2. In distress or otherwise difficult circumstances.
  3. Needing (the specified necessities).

Examples

“I donated the clothes my son outgrew to help children in need.”
“a friend in need is a friend indeed”
“The team came to the rescue of a whale in need.”
“The house stands in need of urgent repairs.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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