A condition or situation in which something is required or wanted.
예문
1. You need only do so. (너는 그렇게 하기만 하면 된다) 2. His needs were few. (그는 필요한 것이 별로 없었다) 3. He spoke about the need for preserving historical places. (그는 사적을 보존할 필요성에 대해서 말했다) 4. There need be no hurry, need there? (서두를 필요는 없잖겠어요) 5. Need I go at once? -> No, you needn't. (나는 곧 가야 하는가? -> 아니, 그럴 필요없다)
