Is if need be formal or informal?

Is if need be formal or informal?

Is “if needs be” too formal for a conversation? No, it is not too formal for a conversation, but it should be “if need be,” not “if needs be.”

Is if needs be correct?

If you say that you will do something, especially an extreme action, if need be, you mean that you will do if it is necessary. In British English, you can also say if needs be.

How do you use the phrase if need?

Definition of if need be : if something becomes necessary You can always call me at home if need be. We’ll leave without them if need be.

How do you check if a word is formal or informal?

Formal language does not use colloquialisms, contractions or first person pronouns such as ‘I’ or ‘We’. Informal language is more casual and spontaneous. It is used when communicating with friends or family either in writing or in conversation.

How do you say if necessary in other words?

What is another word for if necessary?

as required	if need be
if required	should the need arise
as needed	just in case
in case	if it should be necessary
should it be deemed necessary	should it be necessary

What tense is needs to be?

What needs to be done is correct because needs is the third-person singular simple present indicative form of need.

How do you say absolutely necessary?

absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite: an indispensable member of the staff.

Should the need arise or arises?

1[intransitive] (rather formal) (especially of a problem or a difficult situation) to happen; to start to exist synonym occur A new crisis has arisen. We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. Children should be disciplined when the need arises/should the need arise (= when it is necessary).

Is needs washed proper English?

“Its origins need traced.” The needs washed construction consists of a form of the verb need (or want or like) followed by a passive participle.