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UK/["/ˌnesəˈserəli//ˈnesəsərəli/"]/US/["/ˌnesəˈserəli/"]/

Meaning of Necessarily

used to say that something cannot be avoided

In simple words: In a way that is needed or required.

Necessarily in a sentence

  • The number of places available is necessarily limited.
  • Servants necessarily had close contact with their employers.
  • Biggest doesn't necessarily mean best.
  • It isn't necessarily true that sugar is bad for you.
  • The more expensive articles are not necessarily better.
  • ‘We're going to lose.’ ‘Not necessarily.’
  • The views in this article do not necessarily reflect those of the college.

How to use Necessarily

Use 'necessarily' to express that something must be true or always happens, but be careful not to use it in overly casual situations, where simpler words might work better.

Grammar pattern

necessarily + clause

Memory hint

Think of 'necessary' — if something is necessary, it is always needed.

Related words

Collocations with Necessarily

Synonyms for Necessarily

Opposites of Necessarily

  • optionally
  • unnecessarily

Common mistakes with Necessarily

  • 'Necessarily' is sometimes confused with 'necessarily not'.
  • Learners often drop the word entirely when it's contextually important.
  • Using 'necessarily' incorrectly to mean 'definitely' or 'certainly'.

Compare Necessarily with Essentially, Inevitably

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Frequently asked questions about Necessarily

What does Necessarily mean?

In a way that is needed or required.

What is the definition of Necessarily?

used to say that something cannot be avoided

How do you use Necessarily in a sentence?

The number of places available is necessarily limited.

Can you give another example of Necessarily?

Servants necessarily had close contact with their employers.

What are synonyms for Necessarily?

Common alternatives include essentially, requiredly, invariably, inevitably.

What is the opposite of Necessarily?

Opposite meanings include optionally, unnecessarily.

What words go with Necessarily?

It commonly pairs with necessarily true, not necessarily, necessarily follow, necessarily involved.

What are common mistakes when using Necessarily?

'Necessarily' is sometimes confused with 'necessarily not'. Learners often drop the word entirely when it's contextually important. Using 'necessarily' incorrectly to mean 'definitely' or 'certainly'.

How do you pronounce Necessarily?

US: /["/ˌnesəˈserəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˌnesəˈserəli//ˈnesəsərəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Necessarily?

Use 'necessarily' to express that something must be true or always happens, but be careful not to use it in overly casual situations, where simpler words might work better.

What CEFR level is Necessarily?

"Necessarily" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.