needily

need·y

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nee-dee]
- /ˈni di/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nee-dee]
- /ˈni di/

Definitions of needily word

adjective needily in a condition of need or want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute. 1
noun needily (used with a plural verb) needy persons collectively (usually preceded by the): Help the needy. 1
noun needily In a needy manner. 1
adverb needily in a needy manner 0

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Origin of needily

First appearance:

before 1125

One of the 6% oldest English words

1125-75; Middle English nedi; see need, -y1

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Parts of speech for Needily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Needily

needily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

needily usage trend in Literature

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