necessity
Elementary/nəˈsɛsəti/
- noun
- Something very important that you must have
necessity in a sentence
- “Water is a necessity for life.”
- “Sunscreen is an absolute necessity for the beach.”
- “Food, clothes, and other basic necessities.”
- “Getting plenty of rest is a necessity.”
What does “necessity” mean?
necessity (noun) means something very important that you must have. It is pronounced /nəˈsɛsəti/. 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 "necessity" mean?
- necessity (noun) means: Something very important that you must have
- How do you pronounce "necessity"?
- "necessity" is pronounced /nəˈsɛsəti/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "necessity" in a sentence?
- Here is "necessity" used in a sentence: Water is a necessity for life.
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