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need meaning in Tamil

தேவை tēvai

/niːd//nid/

need in Tamil: தேவை (tēvai). In English, need means a requirement for something; something needed.

Tamil words for need

something required
தேவை tēvai

English meaning of need

  1. noun A requirement for something; something needed.
  2. noun A desire or craving for the satisfaction of a requirement perceived as essential or primal.
  3. noun Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
  4. verb To have an absolute requirement for.

Full definition of need

need in a sentence

  • There's no need to speculate; we can easily find out for sure.
  • She grew irritated with his constant need for attention.
  • Our instant needs are not being met.

Synonyms of need

All synonyms of need

need in other languages

Questions about need in Tamil

What is the meaning of need in Tamil?
Need in Tamil is தேவை (tēvai).
need என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Need: தேவை (tēvai).
What does need mean in English?
Need means a requirement for something; something needed.

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