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Needful Definition & Meaning

needful
adjective
  1. necessary for relief or supply; "provided them with all things needful"

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Frequently asked questions

What does needful mean?
necessary for relief or supply; "provided them with all things needful"
What part of speech is needful?
Needful is an adjective.

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