Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
needn't
Contraction
/ˈniːd(ə)nt/
Definition
Needn’t is a contraction of ‘need not’, used to indicate that something is not necessary.
Examples
- You needn’t worry about the exam; you’ve studied enough.
- She said I needn’t bring anything to the party.
- We needn’t leave until the morning.
Meaning
It expresses that there is no requirement or obligation to do something.
Synonyms
- Don’t have to
- No need to
- Need not
