Need

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To require something as necessary or essential. Can also function as a noun.

“I need to finish this project by tomorrow.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/niːd/

Related Words

Synonyms

require want necessity

Antonyms

obviate

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double E in middle, common starting N.

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Scrabble

Worth 5 points, good for using double E's.

Words Related to Need

Anagrams of Need

Words that use exactly the same letters as “need”.

dene eden ende ened

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “need” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

deed feed geed heed reed seed weed

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “need”.

beden deben deeny deneb denes dense diene donee emden emend ended ender endew endue eneid enode kneed leden mende needn needs needy neeld undee

Longer words starting with Need

Words that begin with “need”.

needn needs needy needed needle

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