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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"
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.
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.
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.
6 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]
Check pronunciation: necessary. Definition of necessary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
