- About "needn't".
- What is the difference between needn't and don't need to?
- New Bridge to Success Grade 9
| Usage | Examples |
| In the affirmative need to means "It is necessary to do something." need to is similar to have to both in meaning and structure | I need to work harder. He needs to go now. I have to work harder. He has to go now. |
| In the negative don't need to means "It's not necessary to do something." don't need to is similar to don't have to. | You don't need to get up early tomorrow. You don't have to get up early tomorrow. I don't need to wear a stylish jacket tonight. I don't have to wear a stylish jacket tonight. |
| In the negative needn't is a modal verb. needn't means "It's not necessary to do something." needn't is similar to don't need to and don't have to | You don't have to be smart to be rich. I don't need to get up early tomorrow. I needn't get up early tomorrow. She needn't talk to me. |
