Definition Synonyms
Definition of necessary - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
requiredneeded to achieve a certain result
- Water is necessary for plants to grow.
2.
inevitableunavoidable or inevitable
- Change is a necessary part of life.
Noun, plural
1.
basic needsRare essential items needed for livingRare
- Food and shelter are necessary for survival.
2.
necessityRare anything that is indispensableRare
- Water is a necessary for all living beings.
Expressions with necessary
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methods used to achieve a goal at any cost
They achieved their freedom by any means necessary.
using any method to achieve a goal
We must win the game by all means necessary.
any methods needed to get a result, even hard or extreme
The team used whatever means necessary to win.
unpleasant thing needed to achieve a better outcome
Paying taxes is a necessary evil for public services.
in situations or places if it is needed
Add salt where necessary.
do what is required in a situation to achieve a result
You must take the necessary steps to protect your personal information.
required without any exception
It is absolutely necessary to wear a helmet while riding a bike.
take required actions to achieve a goal
We need to do the necessary to meet the deadline.
space needed for a particular purpose
The warehouse has necessary rooms for equipment storage.
essential requirement for something to happen
A passport is a necessary condition for international travel.
Origin of necessary
Latin, necessarius (unavoidable)
Terms with necessary included in their meaning
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excessive
more than necessary or acceptable
checking necessity
inquiring if assistance is necessary
capable
having the necessary powers to accomplish a task
fully constituted
having all necessary parts
requirement
require something essential or necessary
necessity
necessary or required for a purpose
responding to thanks
no thanks is necessary you're welcome
excessive size
exceeding the desired or necessary size
completeness
with everything necessary included
sacrifice
effort or loss necessary to achieve something
shopping item
something pleasant but not necessary in life
life
requirement for something essential or necessary in a situation
skilled
having the necessary skills or knowledge
requirements
meet the necessary requirements for something
supply
fill a space with necessary items
items
necessary items for a particular purpose
general incapacity
lacking the necessary power or ability to do something
necessity
when necessary or required
necessities
basic and necessary items or elements
effort
least effort necessary to achieve a goal
duration
last longer than necessary or expected
urgent situation
lacking something important or necessary in a serious way
urgent situation
while lacking something very important or necessary
missing essentials
lacking something necessary
Examples of necessary in a sentence
It's necessary to wear a helmet on the construction site. Death is a necessary end for all living beings. The merger was seen as a necessary step for growth. Water and clothing are necessary for daily life. Education is a necessary for a thriving society. Food is a necessary for survival.
Shelter is considered a necessary in harsh climates.
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- French:nécessaire, indispensables, ...
- German:notwendig, Notwendigkeiten, ...
- Italian:necessario, necessità, ...
- Spanish:necesario, elementos esenciales, ...
- Portuguese:necessário, necessidades básicas, ...
- Chinese:必要的, 必需品, ...
- Japanese:必要な, 生活必需品, ...
- Arabic:ضَروري, ضَرُورِيَّات, ...
- Hebrew:הֶכְרֵחִי, צְרָכִים בְּסִיסִיִּים, ...
- Russian:необходимый, необходимые вещи, ...
- Ukrainian:необхідний, необхідні речі, ...
- Hindi:आवश्यक, आवश्यक वस्तुएं, ...
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