needy /'ni:di/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) needy people collectively
• (adj.) demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree

Chinese translation

• a. 贫穷的, 贫困的, 生活艰苦的

Word details

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

/'ni:di/

Syllables

2

Exam levels

TOEFL · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 3.58 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

needier, neediest

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need · needle · needless · needlework

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