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What do you need

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt də jʊ niːd// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt də jʊ nid//

Meaning of What do you need

A question to ask someone about their requirements or desires.

In simple words: A question asking for someone's requirements or desires.

What do you need in a sentence

• Before starting the project, I asked him, 'What do you need to get this done?'
• She looked at her friend and said, 'What do you need from the store?'
• During the meeting, the manager asked, 'What do you need to succeed in this role?'
• When planning the event, the organizer inquired, 'What do you need to make this work?'
• At the beginning of the call, he wondered aloud, 'What do you need from me today?'

How to use What do you need

Use this phrase in conversations when you want to know what someone requires. Appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of needing something like a 'wish' – 'What do you wish for?'

Related words

Collocations with What do you need

• what do you want
• what do you require
• what do you expect

Synonyms for What do you need

• What do you want
• What do you require
• What is needed

Common mistakes with What do you need

• Omitting 'do' when forming the question, saying 'What you need?' instead.
• Using it in situations where more specific information is required.

Frequently asked questions about What do you need

What does What do you need mean?

A question asking for someone's requirements or desires.

What is the definition of What do you need?

A question to ask someone about their requirements or desires.

How do you use What do you need in a sentence?

Before starting the project, I asked him, 'What do you need to get this done?'

Can you give another example of What do you need?

She looked at her friend and said, 'What do you need from the store?'

What are synonyms for What do you need?

Common alternatives include What do you want, What do you require, What is needed.

What words go with What do you need?

It commonly pairs with what do you want, what do you require, what do you expect.

What are common mistakes when using What do you need?

Omitting 'do' when forming the question, saying 'What you need?' instead. Using it in situations where more specific information is required.

How do you pronounce What do you need?

US: //wɑt də jʊ nid//, UK: //wɒt də jʊ niːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What do you need?

Use this phrase in conversations when you want to know what someone requires. Appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.