no need

phrase

—used to say that something is not necessary

"I'll get someone to help you." "No need. I can do it myself."

—often followed by to + verb

There's no need to apologize.

There's no need to shout. I can hear you.

—often + for

There's no need for him to apologize.

There's no need for you to shout.

The doctor says that there's no need for surgery.

Examples of no need in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chill until mousse is completely set (ganache will set in about 30 minutes), at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours (no need to cover unless fridge has other strong smells). — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

All Prime members are able to access the delivery services immediately, the release said, with no need to download a new app or update their Uber or Amazon account credentials. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Twice earlier the Heat thought the turnaround would be far quicker, with no need for overtime. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Some expats who asked to work from abroad were told that there was no need to leave. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for no need

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede