Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word

Necessary

/ˈnesəsəri/

Something required, essential, or needed in order to achieve a particular result or purpose.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

Examples:

It's necessary to drink water every day.What necessary steps should I take next?

Etymology:

From the Latin necessarius, from necesse, meaning unavoidable or indispensable, used in English since the late 14th century to denote things that are essential.

Usage Statistics:

96 mentions per 1 million words

Often

Hint: Frequency according to COCA

Necessary

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

Examples:

Etymology:

Usage Statistics:

Formal Synonyms

Informal Synonyms

Other Antonyms

Other Synonyms

Other Confusing Words

Other Phrasal Verbs

Company

Social Media

Contacts

App

Popular articles

Learn Modern English

Topics

Useful tools

Skills