Synonyms for

Necessities

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

Definition

Necessities are things that are needed or required.

Synonyms & similar words

necessity requirement inessential necessary requisite essential essentials requirements must-haves needs requisites obligations demands essences fundamentals prerequisites staples materials gear equipment apparatus paraphernalia tools utensils accessories amenities

Synonyms by register

Formal

requirements essentials prerequisites imperatives

Informal

must-haves basics needs stuff you need

Literary

givens fundamentals indispensables

Antonyms

luxuries extras superfluities nonessentials optional items desires

Common collocations

  • basic necessities
  • daily necessities
  • essential necessities
  • household necessities
  • meet the necessities
  • provide necessities
  • list of necessities
  • list of necessities

Word family

noun necessity
adjective necessary
adverb necessarily

Usage note

Often used in the plural form 'necessities' to refer to things that are essential for survival or a comfortable life. Can sometimes be confused with 'necessary', which is an adjective.

Example sentences

  1. I always bring my necessities when I travel.
  2. Food and water are necessities for survival.
  3. The store sells all kinds of household necessities.
  4. Everyone should have access to basic necessities like food and shelter.
  5. The hospital provides patients with all of the medical necessities they need.

Quotes

  • "Happiness is not a possession to be prized. It is a quality of thought, a state of mind." - Daphne du Maurier
  • "The necessities of life are three: a home, food, and clothing." - Robert Green Ingersoll
  • "The necessities of the body are the basis of the necessities of the spirit." - George Bernard Shaw

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