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Mia felt needed when her team asked her to explain the rule.
What does Needed mean?
Needed means feeling important because others depend on you or want your help.
Dictionary definition
Feeling important because others depend on you or want your help.
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What does needed mean?
Needed means feeling important because others depend on you or want your help.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to needed?
Valued is close in meaning to needed in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence best shows someone feeling needed?
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WordNeeded.
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MeaningNeeded means feeling important because others depend on you or want your help.
ExampleExample: Mia felt needed when her team asked her to explain the rule.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- nee · did
- Strongest beat
- nee
- Ending
- did
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nee.
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Synonyms
Words like Needed
valuedUse when someone feels important and appreciated.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unwantedUse when someone feels not wanted or included.
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Word family
Needed word family
Base word
need
verb
needing
Requiring help or support.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show someone is important or helpful to others.
Common mix-up
Needed can be positive, but too many needs can also feel tiring.
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Read the model sentence and underline the clue words that show the feeling or trait. Then write a new sentence that shows needed without using the word needed.
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