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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