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necessary

необходимый

Meaning of necessary

needed

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EN-UK/ˈnesəsəri/
EN-US/ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
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necessary with Russian translation

necessary usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Возьмите на экзамен только необходимые канцтовары.

Bring only the necessary stationery to the exam.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Это необходимая мера — сделать резервную копию заметок.

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

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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.

necessaryнеобходимый
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

necessary synonyms

Related words worth learning together

essential
stresses importance; often stronger than just 'necessary', implies central importance
mandatory
used for requirements imposed by rules, laws, or official policies
obligatory
formal and often used where social or legal duty is implied
compulsory
commonly used in British English for legally or officially required things
indispensable
stronger than 'necessary' — something you cannot do without
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🇬🇧en

stresses importance; often stronger than just 'necessary', implies central importance

B2Very Often

Good communication is essential to teamwork.

🇬🇧en

used for requirements imposed by rules, laws, or official policies

B2Often

Wearing seat belts is mandatory in many countries.

🇬🇧en

formal and often used where social or legal duty is implied

B2Often

Attendance at the meeting is obligatory for all staff.

🇬🇧en

commonly used in British English for legally or officially required things

B2Often

School uniforms are compulsory in many British schools.

I
🇬🇧en
indispensable

stronger than 'necessary' — something you cannot do without

C1Rarely

Her experience was indispensable to the success of the project.

🇬🇧en

emphasizes life-or-death importance or extreme necessity

B2Often

Regular exercise is vital for good health.

🇬🇧en

highlights that something is decisive or of key importance

B2Very Often

Timing was crucial to the plan's success.

🇬🇧en

can mean both 'vitally important' and 'in a crisis/very serious'; stronger than 'necessary'

B2Very Often

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

I
🇬🇧en
imperative

formal and strong; indicates that something must be done

B2Often

It is imperative that we address this issue immediately.

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necessary pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

necessary definition and sentence examples: how is it 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?

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Is necessary part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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