the needy

IPA/ðə nˈiːdi/
IPA/ðə nˈiːdi/

the needy — idiom

1. people who do not have enough money for basic things such as food, clothes, and

1.慣用語B2
釋義

people who do not have enough money for basic things such as food, clothes, and a warm home, thought of as one group that others may help.

例句

Every winter the church collects warm coats and blankets for the needy.

object of a preposition: for/to the needy

Sari spends her Saturdays cooking hot meals for the needy at the shelter.

verb + for the needy (charitable action)

同義詞
  • the poor

    more common and neutral; 'the needy' stresses lacking basic necessities

  • the underprivileged

    broader, includes lack of chances and rights, not only money

  • the destitute

    stronger; people with almost nothing at all

反義詞

文法句型

the needy + plural verb

用法筆記

Always plural in meaning and takes a plural verb (the needy rely, not relies); never use a singular 'a needy'. Built on the pattern 'the + adjective' to name a whole group, like 'the rich' or 'the homeless'.

常見錯誤

❌She helped a needy yesterday.
✅She helped the needy yesterday.
💡'the needy' names the group; you cannot count it as 'a needy'.
❌The needy needs more support.
✅The needy need more support.
💡the phrase is plural, so the verb has no -s.