The Meaning of NECESSARY – NECESSARY in a Sentence

Easily remember the meaning of NECESSARY by examining pictures associated with sentence examples and seeing NECESSARY in a sentence.

This video provides 3 illustrated examples. Take a moment to look at the picture, then listen and read the sentence example. Then make sure you understand the sentence. Look up in a dictionary any other words you do not understand.

At the end of the video, common collocations are listed in which the word NECESSARY is often found. You will also find a list of common synonyms.

Now you know the meaning and definition of NECESSARY, make a conscious effort over the next one or two days to use the word in your English conversation.

Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning of NECESSARY?

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NECESSARY (adj.)
Pronounced: NESS◦es◦sur◦ee with the stress on the 1st syllable.

Definition:
needed or required

The clipart shows a seat belt sign

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Before deciding to have a surgical procedure, a patient in consultation with the doctor is wise to ask: “Is surgery really necessary?”

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She’s studying hard to gain the necessary skills to become a certified nutritionist.

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For the vaccine to be effective it was necessary to have two doses.

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NECESSARY means: needed or required

Synonyms include:

crucial
fundamental
imperative
mandatory
significant

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Common Collocations

really necessary
when necessary/where necessary
absolutely necessary
the steps necessary
may still be necessary
might be necessary

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