must
Advanced/məst/
- modal v
- used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future
must in a sentence
- “Who must die, must die in the dark, even though he sells candles.”
- “Meat must be cooked thoroughly.”
- “I must get some sleep.”
- “You mustn't show this letter to anyone else.”
What does “must” mean?
must (modal v) means used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future. It is pronounced /məst/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "must" mean?
- must (modal v) means: used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future
- How do you pronounce "must"?
- "must" is pronounced /məst/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "must" in a sentence?
- Here is "must" used in a sentence: Who must die, must die in the dark, even though he sells candles.
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