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Needed vs Wanted - What's the difference?

needed | wanted |

As verbs the difference between needed and wanted

is that needed is past tense of need while wanted is past tense of want.

As adjectives the difference between needed and wanted

is that needed is necessary; being needed while wanted is wished for; desired; sought.

needed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (need)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Necessary; being needed.

    • wanted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • wished for; desired; sought
  • (legal) subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.

    • Antonyms

    * unwanted

    Derived terms

    * bid wanted * most wanted * offer wanted * wanted cargo * wanted notice * wanted poster

    Verb

    (head)
  • (want)

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