- in a way that cannot be avoided
- We must needs depart.
Word OriginOld English nēdes (from need + -s).Want to learn more?
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Idioms
See needs in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionaryneeds must (when the Devil drives)
- (saying) in certain situations it is necessary for you to do something that you do not like or enjoy
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