necessary

adjective
UK: /ˈnes.ə.ser.i/
US: /ˈnes.ə.ser.i/

  1. Needed to achieve a particular result; that you must have or do; essential.

    1. Water is necessary for plants. [ ] [ ]
    2. It is absolutely necessary to book in advance during the summer months if you want to be sure of a hotel room. [ ] [ ]

  2. That cannot be avoided or prevented; inevitable.

    1. It might be necessary to get a loan. [ ] [ ]
    2. If necessary, I can ask my boss for help, but I'd rather solve this myself. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

required unavoidable essential vital indispensable inevitable
necessary noun

  1. A necessary thing.

    1. Food is a necessary. [ ] [ ]
    2. These reforms are a necessary for the company's long-term survival, according to the CEO. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "necessary" in English means: Needed to achieve a particular result; that you must have or do; essential., That cannot be avoided or prevented; inevitable..

The phonetic transcription of "necessary" is /ˈnes.ə.ser.i/ in British English and /ˈnes.ə.ser.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "necessary": required, unavoidable, essential, vital, indispensable, inevitable.

Example usage of "necessary": "Water is necessary for plants.". More examples on the page.