Need for OR need of
Which one is correct "need of/for" in given sentences?
#1 His need for/of affection stems from his father's long absence.
#2 There is the basic need for/of food.
#3 There is a need for/of discipline in the classroom.
#4 There is a need for/of greater public participation in the political process.
Till now I used to think, we use "need of" mostly, But I come across many sentences using "need for". Can you please explain the difference in usage?
Thank you
Top answer
In the 4 given sentences both words are correct. In US English you would usually hear "for" in sentences such as these. "Of" in such sentences sounds overly formal and stuffy by US standards.
- In the 4 given sentences both words are correct.
- In US English you would usually hear "for" in sentences such as these.
- "Of" in such sentences sounds overly formal and stuffy by US standards.
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In the 4 given sentences both words are correct. In US English you would usually hear "for" in sentences such as these. "Of" in such sentences sounds overly formal and stuffy by US standards.
0In modern English 'need for' occurs more often than 'need of', but in the idiom '(to be) in need of' it's always 'of'.
to be in need of [financial support / salvation / protection / medical care / reform]
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