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- DictionaryNec·es·sar·y/ˈnesəˌserē/
adjective
- 1. required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential: "it's not necessary for you to be here"
- 2. determined, existing, or happening by natural laws or predestination; inevitable: "a necessary consequence"
noun
- 1. the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth: "not merely luxuries, but also the common necessaries"
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding. needed, needful, required, requisite. necessary for relief or supply. obligatory. required by obligation or compulsion or convention. see more. adjective. unavoidably determined by prior circumstances. “the necessary consequences of one's actions” synonyms: inevitable.
adjective. us / ˈnes·əˌser·i / Add to word list. needed in order to achieve a particular result: Don’t take any more luggage than is strictly necessary. He lacks the necessary skills for the job. If necessary, we can always change the date of our trip. necessary evil.
3 days ago · 1. adjective. Something that is necessary is needed in order for something else to happen . I kept the engine running because it might be necessary to leave fast. [ + to-infinitive] We will do whatever is necessary to stop them. Is that really necessary? Make the necessary arrangements. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
adj. 1. Needed or required: a contract complete with the necessary signatures; conditions necessary to life. See Synonyms at indispensable. 2. a. Unavoidably determined by prior conditions or circumstances; inevitable: the necessary results of overindulgence. b. Logically inevitable: a necessary conclusion. 3.
1 necessary (for somebody/something) (to do something) that is needed for a purpose or a reason synonym essential It may be necessary to buy a new one. It doesn't seem necessary for us to meet. Only use your car when absolutely necessary. If necessary, you can contact me at home. I'll make the necessary arrangements.
Check pronunciation: necessary. Definition of necessary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
B1. needed in order to achieve something: [ + to do sth ] Is it really necessary to give so much detail? Does he have the necessary skills and experience? The police are prepared to use force, if necessary. Opposite. unnecessary. Fewer examples. He argued that cuts in military spending were necessary.
