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necessarily

/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/adverb5 syllables

Necessarily means: in such a manner as could not be otherwise.

Synonyms for necessarily4

adverb, as in in such a manner as could not be otherwise

inevitably, of necessity, needs

adverb, as in in an essential manner

needfully

Opposites of necessarily

What does necessarily mean?3

adverb

1

in such a manner as could not be otherwise“it is necessarily so”

2

in an essential manner“such expenses are necessarily incurred”

3

as a highly likely consequence“we are necessarily bound for federalism in Europe”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with necessarily?7

four syllables

five syllables

temporarilyvoluntarilyordinarilymomentarilymilitarily

6 syllables

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Necessarily in a sentence

  • In the lights of some, freedom necessarily includes the freedom to starve.halfb1t
  • A smaller, but still dangerous, concentration of pathogens won't necessarily be detectable by smell.sacredceltic
  • These days, the motives for marriage are not necessarily pure.Zifre
  • These days, the motive for marriage is not necessarily pure.Zifre
  • Violence isn't necessarily the best thing, but sometimes it's a solution.unknown
  • It does not necessarily get better, but it can if we make it.shekitten
  • Every anarchist is a socialist, but every socialist is not necessarily an anarchist.shekitten
  • Fat-free isn't necessarily healthy, as sugary snacks are often labeled this way.fishda

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