Necessarily

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛsəˌsɛrəli/

Definitions of necessarily

adverb used to indicate that something is required or must be done

Example Sentences

A1 I don't necessarily agree with you.

A2 Learning a new language doesn't necessarily have to be difficult.

B1 Having a lot of money doesn't necessarily lead to happiness.

B2 Being successful doesn't necessarily mean you are happy.

C1 Achieving your goals doesn't necessarily require sacrificing your values.

C2 Being wealthy doesn't necessarily equate to being fulfilled in life.

conjunction used to introduce a conclusion or inference

Example Sentences

A1 I don't necessarily like broccoli, but I will eat it if it's the only option.

A2 Learning a new language doesn't necessarily have to be difficult.

B1 Having a lot of money doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness.

B2 Just because someone is quiet doesn't necessarily mean they are shy.

C1 Being successful in your career doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing your personal life.

C2 Traveling to exotic locations doesn't necessarily require a large budget.

Examples of necessarily in a Sentence

formal The presence of rain clouds does not necessarily mean it will rain.

informal Just because she's studying late doesn't necessarily mean she has an exam tomorrow.

slang Eating healthy doesn't necessarily mean you have to give up junk food completely.

figurative Having a lot of money doesn't necessarily mean you're happy.

Grammatical Forms of necessarily

past tense

necessarily

plural

necessarilys

comparative

more necessarily

superlative

most necessarily

present tense

necessarily

future tense

will necessarily

perfect tense

has necessarily

continuous tense

is necessarily

singular

necessarily

positive degree

necessarily

infinitive

to necessarily

gerund

necessarilying

participle

necessarilyed

Origin and Evolution of necessarily

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'necessarily' originated from the Latin word 'necessarius', which means unavoidable or indispensable.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'necessarily' has retained its original meaning of something that is unavoidable or essential, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate something that is logically required or certain.