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NECESSARY

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Necessary.

How to pronounce necessary:

US

Necessary - as an adjective

Absolutely essential

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unnecessary16

Necessary - as a noun

Anything indispensable

Example: "Food and shelter are necessities of life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
essential9necessity14requirement22requisite18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
thing9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Necessary - as an adjective satellite

Unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

Example: "The necessary consequences of one's actions"

Example Sentences

"A good education is necessary for success in life."
"Wearing a seatbelt is necessary for safety while driving."
"It is necessary to turn off the lights before leaving the house."
"Regular exercise is necessary for maintaining good health."
"Having a valid passport is necessary for international travel."
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Word Game Points

Is NECESSARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, necessary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NECESSARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is NECESSARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, necessary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NECESSARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is NECESSARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, necessary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NECESSARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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