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ad. Of necessity; necessarily: We must needs go.

ad. Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; often with must, and equivalent to "of need".

n. Plural form of need.

v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of need.

ad. Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; -- often with must, and equivalent to of need.

Of necessity; necessarily; unavoidably: generally used with must.

ad. in such a manner as could not be otherwise

"Discriminating and broad-minded criticism is what the South needs, —needs it for the sake of her own white sons and daughters, and for the insurance of robust, healthy mental and moral development."

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