Definitions

necessarily

[nes-uh-sair-uh-lee, -ser-] / ˌnɛs əˈsɛər ə li, -ˈsɛr- /

ADVERB

inevitably, certainly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

automatically naturally no doubt undoubtedly unquestionably

WEAK

accordingly as a matter of course axiomatically beyond one's control by definition by its own nature cardinally come what may compulsorily consequently exigently from within fundamentally incontrovertibly indubitably ineluctably inescapably inexorably irresistibly of course of necessity perforce positively pressingly significantly unpreventably vitally willy-nilly without fail

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully questionably

WEAK

unnecessarily

Example Sentences

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“Not necessarily,” her moshom said, getting up from the picnic table.

From Literature

This doesn’t necessarily mean that Tehran will soon be savoring a tasty TACO-fest.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s not necessarily playing into any specific conspiracy theories, but we were certainly aware of them.

From Los Angeles Times

An organisation shouldn't necessarily be judged on the behaviour of individuals who work for it.

From BBC

If you choose an adviser who is not a fiduciary, it does not necessarily mean that they are working against your interests.

From MarketWatch