CEFR B1+ · Verbs

be necessary

/bi ˈnɛsəsəri/ Headword: necessary 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

Synonyms & Antonyms

To be necessary means that something is required or essential; it must happen or be present for a particular purpose or situation.

Synonyms

be essential be required be vital be crucial

Antonyms

be unnecessary be optional be superfluous

Translations

be necessary in your language

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عربي

أن يكون ضرورياً يعني أن شيئاً ما مطلوب أو أساسي.

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اردو

ضروری ہونا کا مطلب ہے کہ کسی چیز کی ضرورت ہے یا وہ لازمی ہے۔

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हिंदी

आवश्यक होना का मतलब है कि कोई चीज़ ज़रूरी या अनिवार्य है।

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中文

有必要意味着某事是必需的或必不可少的。

Easy Explanation

It means something is very important. You need it. You cannot do without it.

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Memory TipRemember 'necessary' sounds like 'need it, so it's necessary'.

Contextual Examples

It will be necessary (be required) to bring your passport for international travel.

For this recipe, it is not necessary (not required) to add sugar if you prefer it less sweet.

Good communication will be necessary (be important) for the team to succeed on this project.

Pronunciation & Context