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Johner Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Need to

Hi,

You need to leave.

You need to tell me where you get these.

When we say "need to" does it sound like we'd like them to do it or we order them to do it? I mean "need to" means "must" mostly?

Thanks a lot..
  

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"Need to" does, indeed, mean "must". It's a strong statement.

— JohnParis

  • "Need to" does, indeed, mean "must".
  • It's a strong statement.
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"Need to" does, indeed, mean "must". It's a strong statement.
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johnerYou need to leave.
~ There are good, strong reasons why it would be best for you to leave. (There are negative consequences to your staying.)

It's not quite an order, but it tends in that direction.

johnerYou need to tell me where you get these.
~ I would appreciate it very much if you would tell me
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I think the statement is fine as is. There is nothing that prevents what has the appearance of a command, but actually has the meaning of a request. Expressions that come in the form of commands can have various figurative meanings, such as: bringing into existence: "*** said, 'Be!'", permission: "If you get the money then go.", a threat: "Do it.", and other meanings. in the first case: "You n
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Hmm... You're all native speakers so I think I have a right to get confused with your replies. Emotion: smile

Thanks though...
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