Synonyms for

Necessarily

Verb / ˌnesʌˈserʌli: / Another word for necessarily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in such a manner as could not be otherwise; inevitably

Synonyms & similar words

needfully unnecessarily needs ofnecessity inevitably inevitably unavoidably inescapably compulsorily obligatorily perforce needfully

Synonyms by register

Formal

inevitably unavoidably assuredly certainly

Informal

for sure definitely no doubt

Literary

of course assuredly

Antonyms

possibly potentially perhaps maybe contingently arguably

Common collocations

  • not necessarily
  • necessarily true
  • necessarily follow
  • necessarily mean
  • necessarily so
  • necessarily limited

Word family

adverb necessarily

Usage note

Often used with negation (e.g., 'not necessarily') to indicate that something is not automatically or inevitably true. It implies a logical or inherent connection.

Example sentences

  1. I will necessarily have to study hard to pass my test.
  2. The storm will necessarily delay our flight.
  3. You will necessarily get wet if you walk in the rain without an umbrella.
  4. It is necessarily true that all cats have fur.
  5. He will necessarily miss his train if he doesn't hurry up.

Quotes

  • Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.
  • The most fundamental tragedy of my life is that the ones who I see do not exist and the ones who exist I do not see.
  • Necessity is blind until it becomes conscious. Freedom is the consciousness of necessity.

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