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DahyeSon Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
The usage of "need"
I have seent that we use need in these kind of form.
At first, I need to do something.
Second, Something needs to be done. or Something need doing.
I am a little bit confused about the second usage of this form. Can I use not only "need to be done" but also "need doing"?
Is there any diffrence between them?
At first, I need to do something.
Second, Something needs to be done. or Something need doing.
I am a little bit confused about the second usage of this form. Can I use not only "need to be done" but also "need doing"?
Is there any diffrence between them?
Top answer
Yes, 'needs to be done' = 'needs doing'. I believe the latter is primarily British English.
- Yes, 'needs to be done' = 'needs doing'.
- I believe the latter is primarily British English.
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Yes, 'needs to be done' = 'needs doing'. I believe the latter is primarily British English.
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