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In need of
Prepositional phrase
Definitions
1.
Prepositional phrase
Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent.
"I donated the clothes my son outgrew to help children in need."
2.
Prepositional phrase
In 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 phrase
Needing (the specified necessities).
"The house stands in need of urgent repairs."
Synonyms
needy
impoverished
destitute
low water
indigent
need
poor
deprivation
destitution
strapped
neuter
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