Meaning of Needless to say
Something that doesn't need to be said because it's obvious.
In simple words: It means something is obvious or well-known.
Needless to say in a sentence
- Needless to say, we all knew she would win the competition.
- He was late again, needless to say, he missed the important meeting.
- Needless to say, their partnership brought significant profits.
- After all the arguments, needless to say, they decided to part ways.
- The weather was perfect for a picnic, needless to say, we had a great time.
How to use Needless to say
Used to introduce a conclusion or something that is already understood. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of saying something that's already a 'needless' reminder.
Related words
Collocations with Needless to say
- needless to say
- it goes without saying
- obviously
- must be said
Common mistakes with Needless to say
- Using it with complex sentences where simpler language would suffice.
- Confusing it with 'needless' which has a different meaning.
Needless to say appears in
Needless to say in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غني عن التعريف
يعني أن شيئًا ما واضح أو معروف جيدًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বলাই বাহুল্য
এর মানে হল কিছু একটা স্পষ্ট বা সুপরিচিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Das versteht sich von selbst
Es bedeutet, dass etwas offensichtlich oder bekannt ist.
- SpanishEspañol
No hace falta decir
Significa que algo es obvio o muy conocido.
- Persianفارسی
نیازی به گفتن نیست
یعنی چیزی واضح یا شناخته شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Inutile de dire
Ça veut dire que quelque chose est évident ou bien connu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कहने की ज़रूरत नहीं
इसका मतलब है कि कोई बात ज़ाहिर है या सब जानते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Ovviamente, Naturalmente, Non c'è bisogno di dirlo
Significa che qualcosa è ovvio o ben noto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nem é preciso dizer
Significa que algo é óbvio ou já é sabido.
- RussianРусский
Само собой разумеется, Очевидно
Это значит, что что-то очевидно или всем известно.
- Urduاردو
کہنے کی ضرورت نہیں
اس کا مطلب ہے کہ کوئی چیز واضح یا معروف ہے۔
- Chinese中文
Needless to say
意思就是某件事很明显,大家都知道。
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Frequently asked questions about Needless to say
What does Needless to say mean?
It means something is obvious or well-known.
What is the definition of Needless to say?
Something that doesn't need to be said because it's obvious.
How do you use Needless to say in a sentence?
Needless to say, we all knew she would win the competition.
Can you give another example of Needless to say?
He was late again, needless to say, he missed the important meeting.
What are synonyms for Needless to say?
Common alternatives include obviously, evidently, as expected, of course.
What words go with Needless to say?
It commonly pairs with needless to say, it goes without saying, obviously, must be said.
What are common mistakes when using Needless to say?
Using it with complex sentences where simpler language would suffice. Confusing it with 'needless' which has a different meaning.
How do you pronounce Needless to say?
US: //ˈnidləs tə seɪ//, UK: //ˈniːdləs tə seɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Needless to say?
Used to introduce a conclusion or something that is already understood. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.
