(idiomatic) If need be; if there is a need.

(archaic) Either directly or indirectly preceded or followed by an auxiliary verb, often must: of necessity or need; necessarily, indispensably.

plural of need

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of need

A surname.

(obsolete) Third-person singular simple present indicative form of neede

(obsolete) plural of neede

(chiefly UK, auxiliary, indicating absence of necessity) Doesn't have to, don't have to. / (auxiliary, indicating inadvisability) Ought not to.

Archaic spelling of need.

The property of being needful or necessary; necessity.