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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Prospective NIL deals aren’t necessarily part of the equation—elite athletic ability can beef up college applications in general.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when Gen Zs talk about their yearning to yearn, it’s not necessarily about a need to reshape existing stories to their specifications, but about whatever arrangement of words and attitudes resonates with them.

From Salon

Under a 5150 commitment, he said, a person is often brought to an emergency room for an assessment by someone who is not necessarily a behavioral health specialist.

From Los Angeles Times

For one thing, loved ones don’t necessarily want their home to become a house-arrest situation, with cameras pointed in all directions and sensors and alarms on every door.

From The Wall Street Journal

Up until recently, it was hinted, it was talked about a bit, and there was controversy and not necessarily general support.

From The Wall Street Journal

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