necessary
/ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
noun
- Things that are essential for a particular purpose or for life.
- When camping, pack only the necessaries to keep your bag light.
- The hotel room had all the necessaries for a comfortable stay.
- The charity provides the necessaries of life, like food and blankets.
adjective
- Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
- It is necessary to drink plenty of water in hot weather.
- A valid passport is necessary for international travel.
- The mechanic said a new battery is necessary to start the car.
- Inevitable; unavoidable as a result of natural laws or circumstances.
- The accident was a necessary consequence of driving too fast on wet roads.
- Some pain is necessary for healing.
- Change is a necessary part of growing up.
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