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BNC: 555 COCA: 982

necessary

1 necessary /ˈnɛsəˌseri/ Brit /ˈnɛsəsri/ adjective
1 necessary
/ˈnɛsəˌseri/ Brit /ˈnɛsəsri/
adjective
Learner's definition of NECESSARY
[more necessary; most necessary] : so important that you must do it or have it : absolutely needed必要的;必需的
always used before a noun, formal : unable to be changed or avoided无法改变的;不可避免的

necessary evil

see 2evil
2 necessary /ˈnɛsəˌseri/ Brit /ˈnɛsəsri/ noun
plural necessaries
2 necessary
/ˈnɛsəˌseri/ Brit /ˈnɛsəsri/
noun
plural necessaries
Learner's definition of NECESSARY
necessaries [plural] : things (such as food, a place to live, and clothing) that you must have : necessary things生活必需品(如衣、食、住等)
the necessary British, informal : whatever is needed for some purpose必需品;必要的事
BNC: 555 COCA: 982

necessary

1 of 2

adjective

nec·​es·​sary ˈne-sə-ˌser-ē How to pronounce necessary (audio)
1
: absolutely needed : required
Food is necessary for life.
2
a
: of an inevitable nature : inescapable
Death is a necessary feature of the human condition.
b(1)
: logically unavoidable
a necessary conclusion
(2)
: that cannot be denied without contradiction
c
: determined or produced by the previous condition of things
the necessary outcome of the affair
d
: compulsory
Taking the oath of obedience is necessary.

necessary

2 of 2

noun

plural necessaries
: an indispensable item : essential

Example Sentences

Adjective Some say that Hvorostovsky's Don Giovanni lacks the necessary menace; others find that he tosses his mane about too flamboyantly. Francine Du Plessix Gray, New Yorker, 22 Sept. 2003 From the very outset the eminence of this new creature, the intellectual,  … was inseparable from his necessary indignation. Tom Wolfe, Harper's, June 2000 Our most cataclysmic moments are typically free of gravitas, of necessary thunder; a person dies, but instead of the sky darkening and lightning striking, the sun continues to shine and the birds to sing. Alain de Botton, Harper's, October 1998 Is it really necessary for me to have surgery? The threat of a thunderstorm made it necessary to cancel the picnic. It's not necessary to wear a tie. Food is necessary for life. We had all the necessary ingredients. She took the medicine only when absolutely necessary. Higher prices are a necessary consequence of the company's new services. Noun "I thoroughly understand you," cried Mrs. Norris, " … My dear Sir Thomas, with all my faults I have a warm heart; and, poor as I am, would rather deny myself the necessaries of life than do an ungenerous thing." Jane Austen, Mansfield Park, 1814 I took up the two officers in my hands, put them first into my coat-pockets, and then into every other pocket about me, except my two fobs, and another secret pocket I had no mind should be searched, wherein I had some little necessaries that were of no consequence to any but myself. Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels, 1726 a modest income that provided the family with only the necessaries of life See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The budget item indicates the DOC could also work out contracts with other Florida county facilities for additional staffing that may become available, if necessary. Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Germany made loopholes in its plan to shut down its last plants last week, allowing for two to be re-opened if necessary. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said Jones moving to center is one of the options to fill that spot, if necessary. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 At Level 3 the grid operator can, if necessary, order rotating outages to bring demand back in line with available supplies. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Cut a circular window in acorn squash, and insert toothpicks (shortened if necessary) to create window grilles. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Working in batches if necessary, arrange Brussels sprouts in a single layer in air fryer basket (do no over-crowd). Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 The best groomers will be honest about their limitations and, if necessary, direct you to another groomer who knows a breed better. Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 China claims Taiwan as its own territory, to be annexed by force if necessary. Matthew Lee, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022
Noun
Yet its location on a critical trade route through the Strait of Gibraltar and the challenge of Barbary pirates in the vicinity made a more official presence for the American necessary. Graham Cornwell, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2021 Tramontana trotted downstairs, grabbed the necessaries and made the carbonara — but the experience lingered. Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 11 Oct. 2019 Everyday necessaries such as Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco have missed time, too. Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 June 2019 The large, refrigerated trailer has fruits, veggies and meat — the necessaries that make up a balanced diet. Ben Brazil, latimes.com, 10 May 2018 Everyday necessaries such as Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco have missed time, too. Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 13 June 2019 The large, refrigerated trailer has fruits, veggies and meat — the necessaries that make up a balanced diet. Ben Brazil, latimes.com, 10 May 2018 Across the way, a 10-year-old mucks out a stall, taking on all the necessaries in caring for her calf. Sharon HoffmannAnd Dan Kelly, kansascity, 13 July 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English necessarie, from Latin necessarius, from necesse necessary, probably from ne- not + cedere to withdraw — more at no

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of necessary was in the 14th century
BNC: 555 COCA: 982
necessary

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES VERBSappear, be, prove, seem顯得必要;必要;證明必要;看似必要become變得必要remain仍然必要make sth使⋯成為必要The cold weather has made it necessary to protect the crops.天氣寒冷,莊稼必須加以保護。believe sth, consider sth, deem sth, feel sth, find sth, regard sth as, see sth as, think sth相信⋯必要;認為⋯必要;視⋯為必要;感覺⋯必要;發現⋯很必要Make any alterations you consider necessary.你認為有必要的都可以修改。You may find it necessary to readjust the wheels from time to time.你可能會發現不時調整輪子很有必要。ADVERBreally, strictly確實/完全必要I was determined not to stay in the hospital for any longer than was strictly necessary.我決定,除非極為必要,否則決不在醫院多待一天。absolutely絕對必要hardly幾乎無需logically邏輯上必要medically醫學上必要PREPOSITIONfor對⋯必要qualifications which are necessary for work with the under-fives照顧 5 歲以下兒童必需的資格PHRASESif necessary如果必要的話These measures will be enforced, if necessary, by the army.如果必要,軍隊會強制執行這些措施。as necessary, when necessary, where necessary需要時;必要處We are here to give help and support when necessary.如有需要,我們隨時提供幫助和支援。Editorial changes have been made where necessary.在必要之處作了編輯上的改動。

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