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A pencil is necessary for the quiz.
What does Necessary mean?
Necessary means needed.
Dictionary definition
Needed in order to do something or make something happen.
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Necessary in a sentence
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Rest is necessary before a long day of hiking.
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Clear instructions are necessary when a task has several important steps.
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MeaningNecessary means needed.
ExampleExample: A pencil is necessary for the quiz.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ness · uh · sair · ee
- Strongest beat
- ness
- Ending
- ee
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- Put a little extra energy on ness.
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Synonyms
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unnecessaryUse for something not needed.
optionalUse for something that can be chosen but is not required.
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Word family
Necessary word family
Base word
necessary
noun
necessity
Something that is needed.
adverb
necessarily
In a way that must be true or needed.
adjective
unnecessary
Not needed.
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