need
noun
a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation.
will need
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future tenseof need.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Nike investors will need to wait longer for a turnaround to take hold as the company projects more sales declines ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
But for that to happen, they will need to get permission from their bosses — that is, the city’s voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Researchers say clinical trials will need to use carefully characterized and standardized mulberry preparations.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
The measure will need Congressional approval to remain in effect after an initial 120-day period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“I will need a book in Spanish and in English, Aunt Consuelo. I will pay for it if someone will buy it for me.”
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
