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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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Is a true desire necessarily a good one?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He doesn’t necessarily think he was “anointed” for any of these paths, but his love and appreciation for the visual arts propelled him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"Being strong mentally doesn't necessarily mean completely cutting off your emotions," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Adding more steps does not necessarily increase performance, since most earlier steps no longer contribute in a meaningful way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Maybe it was because I wasn’t necessarily supposed to know about Elliot’s parents, or maybe it was because I’d just been too embarrassed to do it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin