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In need of

Prepositional phrase

Definitions

1.Prepositional phraseLacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent.
"I donated the clothes my son outgrew to help children in need."
2.Prepositional phraseIn distress or otherwise difficult circumstances.
"a friend in need is a friend indeed; The team came to the rescue of a whale in need."
3.Prepositional phraseNeeding (the specified necessities).
"The house stands in need of urgent repairs."

Synonyms

needyimpoverisheddestitutelow waterindigentneedpoordeprivationdestitutionstrappedneuter
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