Word: Necessary

Pronunciation

/ˈnesəsəri/

Definitions

• Adjective: Absolutely essential; required by the circumstances or for a particular purpose. For example: “A laptop is necessary for remote work.”

  “It’s necessary to wear protective gear when handling hazardous materials.”

• Noun (formal or legal use): Something that is required or indispensable. For example: “Food, shelter, and clothing are necessaries of life.”

  “The necessaries of daily living include items such as groceries and household supplies.”

Phrases

• “A necessary evil”: An action or thing regarded as undesirable but considered essential under the circumstances.
• “To make necessary adjustments”: To make changes that are absolutely required for something to function correctly or effectively.
• “It is not necessary to…”: Used to indicate that something is not needed or compulsory.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “A good education is necessary for personal and professional growth.”
• Noun: “Provision of necessaries for children is the responsibility of parents.”

Synonyms

• Essential
• Required
• Imperative
• Indispensable
• Compulsory
• Obligatory
• Vital
• Needed
• Mandated

Antonyms

• Unnecessary
• Optional
• Nonessential
• Extraneous
• Superfluous