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Definition: Meaning of, necessary in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈnɛsəs(ə)ri /

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  1. something that is necessary is what you need to have or need to do [↪  essential]
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  2. necessary connection/consequence etc a connection, result etc that must exist and cannot be avoided
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  3. a necessary evil something bad or unpleasant that you have to accept in order to achieve what you want
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necessary necessaries
  1. necessaries [plural] things such as food or basic clothes that you need in order to live
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  2. do the necessary British English spoken to do what is necessary
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