“Kneads” or “Needs”—Which to use?

“Kneads” or “Needs”

Overview

kneads / needs 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. 👇

Definitions

kneads: (verb) make uniform.

needs: (noun) a condition requiring relief. (noun) anything that is necessary but lacking. (verb) have or feel a need for.

Pronunciation

kneads: NA

needs: n·IY·d·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “kneads”

Examples of “needs”

…absolutive to do this, it needs to be marked with ke.
…administered at a hospital, it needs to be cleared by filing…
It serves the educational needs of Vizianagaram district.
…raise emergency funds for their needs call Needs (Thaevai in Tamil)…
…in contact with "immediate organismic needs."
…been reshaped to serve the needs of Mashhadis and other Iranian
Until its dissolution, the spiritual needs of the people of Pendle…
…design technologies that support community needs.
The resolution needs to be affirmed by a…
…to understand why his wife needs the cloth, and why she…

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