times of need
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3.2
- noun
:
momentos de necesidad
- Many organizations provide food and shelter to those in times of need.
- support in times of need
- ministers in times of need
Well, think about what people have turned to in this time of need.
- Well, think about what people have turned to in this time of need.
- it's so lovely to know that people in a time of need cared, you know, and
- So why can't somebody provide that service for him in a time of need, like when he's in France visiting this historic site?
- Good news, or at a time of need, or most profoundly, at a time of pain.
Examples
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I just want to thank our dear host for his hospitality -in our time of need.
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In this time of need... you are... not alone.
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Where are you in my time of need?
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l seek your help in this time of need.
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And we, if possible, can step in to... help her in times of need.
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If there is anything I can offer... to help you in your time of need, just let me know.
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Never forget that I am here for you in your time of need.
Blog text (30) -
His desire is that we would turn to one another during our time of need.
Blog text (28) -
Thank goodness your friend was there to help you two in your time of need.
Blog text (27) -
It helped me in my time of need.
Synonyms
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2.1
A situation when people lack basic things such as food or shelter
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2.9
A period when someone has difficulty or trouble
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3.1
A period when someone faces problems or a lot of stress
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3.1
A period when people have many problems with money or daily life
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'periods when assistance is required' is directly and transparently derived from 'times' (periods) + 'of' (linking) + 'need' (requirement). This simple compositional pattern is common across languages and standard English usage (e.g., 'in times of need'), so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Times of need paints a simple picture: certain times when people are in need and must get help. So it is used to mean 'periods when help or support is required'.