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UK//nɒt ˈnɛsəsəri//US//nɑt ˈnɛsəˌsɛri//

Meaning of Not necessarily

Not required or guaranteed to be true in all situations.

In simple words: Not always true or needed.

Not necessarily in a sentence

  • You can go to the party, but it's not necessarily required.
  • Not necessarily everyone agreed with the decision made.
  • Enjoying the film is not necessarily the same as understanding it.

How to use Not necessarily

Used to clarify that something is true in some cases but not all. Appropriate in formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a checkmark that says 'maybe, but not for sure'.

Related words

Collocations with Not necessarily

  • not necessarily true
  • not necessarily bad
  • not necessarily good

Synonyms for Not necessarily

  • not required
  • not always
  • not strictly
  • not inevitably

Common mistakes with Not necessarily

  • Confused with 'not always'.
  • Omitting 'necessarily' and using just 'not'.
  • Using it in overly casual contexts where precision is needed.

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Frequently asked questions about Not necessarily

What does Not necessarily mean?

Not always true or needed.

What is the definition of Not necessarily?

Not required or guaranteed to be true in all situations.

How do you use Not necessarily in a sentence?

You can go to the party, but it's not necessarily required.

Can you give another example of Not necessarily?

Not necessarily everyone agreed with the decision made.

What are synonyms for Not necessarily?

Common alternatives include not required, not always, not strictly, not inevitably.

What words go with Not necessarily?

It commonly pairs with not necessarily true, not necessarily bad, not necessarily good.

What are common mistakes when using Not necessarily?

Confused with 'not always'. Omitting 'necessarily' and using just 'not'. Using it in overly casual contexts where precision is needed.

How do you pronounce Not necessarily?

US: //nɑt ˈnɛsəˌsɛri//, UK: //nɒt ˈnɛsəsəri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Not necessarily?

Used to clarify that something is true in some cases but not all. Appropriate in formal and informal contexts.