Cool MateMeaning of Must
In simple words: Something that is necessary or very important.
Must in a sentence
- You must finish your homework before playing outside.
- To pass the exam, you must study every day.
- You must wear a helmet while riding your bike.
- We must help those in need during the holidays.
- If you want to succeed, you must work hard.
How to use Must
Use 'must' when giving strong advice or making strong recommendations. Avoid using it in casual conversations where 'should' might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
must + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'must' as 'most important' — something you can't skip!
Related words
Collocations with Must
- must see
- must do
- must have
- must remember
Synonyms for Must
- have to
- need to
- should
- ought to
Common mistakes with Must
- Using 'must' in situations where 'have to' is more suitable.
- Confusing 'must' with 'might' or 'may', which imply possibility instead of necessity.
- Using 'must' with the gerund form instead of the base form of the verb.
Must appears in
Must in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يجب
شيء ضروري أو مهم جدًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অবশ্যই
কোনো কিছু যা জরুরি বা খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Muss
Etwas, das notwendig oder sehr wichtig ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Debes
Algo que es necesario o muy importante.
- Persianفارسی
باید
یه چیزی که لازمه یا خیلی مهمه.
- FrenchFrançais
Devoir
Quelque chose qui est nécessaire ou très important.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़रूरी है
कुछ ऐसा जो आवश्यक या बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।
- ItalianItaliano
Dovere
Qualcosa di necessario o molto importante.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Dever
Algo que é necessário ou muito importante.
- RussianРусский
Должен
Что-то необходимое или очень важное.
- Urduاردو
ضروری ہے، لازمی ہے
کوئی ایسی چیز جو ضروری یا بہت اہم ہو۔
- Chinese中文
必须
某事是必要的或非常重要的。
More words like Must
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Must
What does Must mean?
Something that is necessary or very important.
What is the definition of Must?
used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law)
How do you use Must in a sentence?
You must finish your homework before playing outside.
Can you give another example of Must?
To pass the exam, you must study every day.
What are synonyms for Must?
Common alternatives include have to, need to, should, ought to.
What is the opposite of Must?
Opposite meanings include can, may, might.
What words go with Must?
It commonly pairs with must see, must do, must have, must remember.
What are common mistakes when using Must?
Using 'must' in situations where 'have to' is more suitable. Confusing 'must' with 'might' or 'may', which imply possibility instead of necessity. Using 'must' with the gerund form instead of the base form of the verb.
How do you pronounce Must?
US: /["/məst//mʌst/","/ˈmʌsnt/"]/, UK: /["/məst//mʌst/","/ˈmʌsnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Must?
Use 'must' when giving strong advice or making strong recommendations. Avoid using it in casual conversations where 'should' might be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Must?
"Must" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.