Meaning of needs in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /nidz/

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  1. Adverb

    needs

    Etymology

    Old English nēdes(see need, -s)

    Definitions

    1. in such a manner as could not be otherwise

    Examples

    • « it is necessarily so »
    • « we must needs by objective »

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