n.
1.a condition requiring relief
2.anything that is necessary but lacking
3.the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal
4.a state of extreme poverty or destitution need v.
1.require as useful, just, or proper
2.have need of
3.have or feel a need for
Idiom of the Day
take stock
to count items of merchandise or supplies that are in stock, to take inventory
The store will be closed next week while the company is taking stock.