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Necessarily - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Necessarily means something must happen or be true because of certain conditions or logic. It is often used to emphasize inevitability or unavoidable consequences in a situation.

necessarily

/ˌnɛsəˈsɛrəli/ /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrɪli/

Definition:

Inevitably or as a required result; not avoidably.

Synonyms:

inevitably, unavoidably, certainly, automatically, compulsorily

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

optionally, unnecessarily, avoidably

Common Collocations:

not necessarily, necessarily imply, necessarily follow, necessarily involve

Derivatives:

necessary, necessitate, necessitous

Usage Tips:

Use "necessarily" to indicate something must happen or is unavoidable in a given context; often with "not" to deny inevitability.

Common Phrases:

not necessarily, as a matter of necessity, by necessity

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "necessarius," meaning unavoidable or essential; entered English via Old French "necessaire."

Examples:

  • 1. Success doesn’t necessarily come from hard work alone.
  • 2. Expensive gifts aren’t necessarily the most meaningful ones.
  • 3. He didn’t necessarily agree but stayed quiet.
  • 4. Rain doesn’t necessarily ruin outdoor plans if prepared well.

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