Necessary

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/

Definitions of necessary

noun something that is needed or required

Example Sentences

A1 Water is necessary for life.

A2 Food and shelter are necessary for survival.

B1 Regular exercise is necessary for maintaining good health.

B2 Education is necessary for personal and professional development.

C1 Effective communication skills are necessary for successful leadership.

C2 Ethical behavior is necessary for building trust and credibility in business.

adjective required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential

Example Sentences

A1 Wearing a helmet is necessary for safety when riding a bike.

A2 It is necessary to study for the exam in order to do well.

B1 Regular exercise is necessary for maintaining good health.

B2 Proper communication skills are necessary for success in the business world.

C1 Extensive research and analysis are necessary before making a major decision.

C2 Dedication and hard work are necessary to achieve greatness in any field.

Examples of necessary in a Sentence

formal It is necessary to follow the proper protocol in order to proceed with the project.

informal You really need to study if you want to pass the exam, it's necessary.

slang If you wanna ace this, putting in the work is absolutely necessary.

figurative Just like how water is necessary for life, perseverance is necessary for success.

Grammatical Forms of necessary

past tense

necessitated

plural

necessaries

comparative

more necessary

superlative

most necessary

present tense

necessary

future tense

will be necessary

perfect tense

has been necessary

continuous tense

is being necessary

singular

necessary

positive degree

necessary

infinitive

to necessitate

gerund

necessitating

participle

necessitated

Origin and Evolution of necessary

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'necessary' originated from the Latin word 'necessarius' which means unavoidable or indispensable.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'necessary' has retained its original meaning of being essential or required, but has also evolved to be used in various contexts to emphasize the importance or inevitability of something.