Definition of NEEDED

needed

Verb

  • require as useful, just, or proper
  • have need of
  • have or feel a need for
  • simple past and past participle of need

Adjective Satellite

  • necessary for relief or supply

Adj

  • Necessary; being required.

Examples

  • A much-needed rest.
  • Just-in-time as-needed support for in-house training

Origin / Etymology

From need + -ed. The adjective is derived from the verb.

Antonyms

obviate, unneeded

Scrabble Score: 8

needed: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
needed: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
needed: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

needed: valid Words With Friends Word