What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
needed
Example
Water is needed for survival. [needed: adjective]
Example
I needed to finish my homework before I could go out with my friends. [needed: past tense verb]
indispensable
Example
A good education is indispensable for success in life. [indispensable: adjective]
Example
The CEO is an indispensable member of the company's leadership team. [indispensable: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Needed is more commonly used in everyday language, while indispensable is more formal and less frequently used.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between needed and indispensable?
Indispensable is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, while needed is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
