The Use of “Need” in English Language
The use of the “Need” verb in English: The Need Verb is a Semi-Modal Verb. That is, in some cases it is used as the auxiliary modal verb and in some cases as the main verb. Need means necessity or requirement. The important thing to note is that when we need a negative form of Must and the need to do so, the negative form of Need is used. for example:
You must speak fast.
شما باید تند صحبت کنید
You need to speak fast. It is not necessary for you to speak fast.
لزومی ندارد که تند صحبت کنید.
As we have mentioned, the “Need” verb is used in two ways:
When the Need verb is used as an auxiliary verb.
It is interesting to know that the English verb “need” can be remarkably adaptable and get us started.
– The verb that is used after “need” verb will not get “to”.
– Replace it with the subject for a question like can.
– To negate, just use the word, not after that. For example:
لازم نیست بروید.(منفی)
When Need is used as the main verb.
The abstract of the Article:
The use of the important verb Need in English was discussed. It was also explained when this verb is used as an auxiliary verb or as a primary verb. You can find out more about the Cambridge Dictionary by visiting this page. Note that it has been always recommended to learn vocabulary among phrases rather than in single forms. Take a look at this article “Learn phrases instead of English words“.
For further studies:
1- Sentence structure in English
2- How to prevent too many pauses in English conversation?