Collocation
I need a doctor.
I require medical assistance or examination due to illness, injury, or concern for my health.
Definition
'I need a doctor.' is a common English collocation. I require medical assistance or examination due to illness, injury, or concern for my health.
need + (article) + noun
“I need a doctor because I don't feel well.”
Examples
- I think I've broken my arm; I really need a doctor.
- She has a high fever, so she'll need a doctor soon.
- After that terrible fall, he needed a doctor right away.
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- My friend told me that if the pain continues, I will probably need a doctor.
- When you have these symptoms, you usually need a doctor to diagnose the issue.
- The nurse said if the cut doesn't stop bleeding, we'll definitely need a doctor.
- He was so weak that everyone agreed he truly needed a doctor's attention.
- If you experience chest pain, you immediately need a doctor.
- We will all need a doctor for our annual check-up next month.
- Despite her protests, her family insisted she needed a doctor for her persistent cough.
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