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“Kneaded” or “Needed”

kneaded / needed are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

kneaded

  • verbmake uniform.

needed n·IY·d·ah·d

  • verbhave or feel a need for.
  • adjectivenecessary for relief or supply.
Usage

Examples in context

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“kneaded”

  • The dough is kneaded first and then flattened in…
  • …cream "butter"; sour cream is kneaded and washed until it forms…

“needed”

  • …power to destroy planets, the needed to summon it was split…
  • …staff seconded to it as needed and is funded by contributions…
  • …Tyrol he and Cally are needed on board.
  • …grid and soon supply much needed power to Caracas.
  • …standby to assist them if needed.
  • But he needed a larger balloon for such…
  • Neutralizing is needed to prevent the spacecraft from…
  • This reduces the propellant needed to correct the orientation of…
  • …Dominick was in decline and needed an infusion of partner capital.
  • …100k miles, repair may be needed immediately whenever strong vibration or…

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