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necessary

необходимый

Meaning of necessary

needed

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EN-UK/ˈnesəsəri/
EN-US/ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
RU[nʲɪəbxɐˈdimɨj]
necessary
necessary - необходимый
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necessary with Russian translation

necessary usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Bring only the necessary stationery to the exam.

Возьмите на экзамен только необходимые канцтовары.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

It's necessary to keep a backup of your notes.

Это необходимая мера — сделать резервную копию заметок.

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necessary belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

necessary
необходимый
student
exam
homework
answer questions
ask questions
desk

necessary synonyms

Related words worth learning together

essential
подчеркивает важность; часто сильнее, чем просто 'необходимый'
mandatory
юридическое/административное — обязательно по правилу или закону
obligatory
официально-формальное, похожее на 'обязательный' по правилу или норме
compulsory
часто британский вариант для 'обязательный', сильный юридический/официальный оттенок
indispensable
означает 'без чего нельзя обойтись', более сильное, эмоционально окрашенное
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🇬🇧en

подчеркивает важность; часто сильнее, чем просто 'необходимый'

B2Very Often

Good communication is essential to teamwork.

🇬🇧en

юридическое/административное — обязательно по правилу или закону

B2Often

Wearing seat belts is mandatory in many countries.

🇬🇧en

официально-формальное, похожее на 'обязательный' по правилу или норме

B2Often

Attendance at the meeting is obligatory for all staff.

🇬🇧en

часто британский вариант для 'обязательный', сильный юридический/официальный оттенок

B2Often

School uniforms are compulsory in many British schools.

I
🇬🇧en
indispensable

означает 'без чего нельзя обойтись', более сильное, эмоционально окрашенное

C1Rarely

Her experience was indispensable to the success of the project.

🇬🇧en

подчеркивает жизненную или критическую важность

B2Often

Regular exercise is vital for good health.

🇬🇧en

подчеркивает решающий, ключевой характер необходимости

B2Very Often

Timing was crucial to the plan's success.

🇬🇧en

может значить 'жизненно важный' или 'критический/решающий'; часто двусмысленно

B2Very Often

It is critical to check the brakes before a long drive.

I
🇬🇧en
imperative

формальное, сильное указание; означает необходимость действия

B2Often

It is imperative that we address this issue immediately.

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Questions about this word

What does necessary mean?

needed

How do you pronounce necessary?

necessary is pronounced as /ˈnesəsəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is necessary used in a sentence?

Bring only the necessary stationery to the exam. Translation: Возьмите на экзамен только необходимые канцтовары.

Is necessary part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, necessary (необходимый) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is necessary part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, necessary (необходимый) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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