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| Main Entry: |
necessarily
 [nes-uh-sair-uh-lee, -ser-] 
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | inevitably, certainly |
| Synonyms: | accordingly, as a matter of course, automatically, 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, naturally, no doubt, of course, of necessity, perforce, positively, pressingly, significantly, undoubtedly, unpreventably, unquestionably, vitally, willy-nilly, without fail |
| Antonyms: | unnecessarily |
| Main Entry: | inevitably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | unavoidably |
| Synonyms: | inescapably, necessarily, surely |
| Main Entry: | urgently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | critically |
| Synonyms: | crucially, essentially, exigently, imperatively, necessarily, pressingly |
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Example Sentences
- The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily represent those of his employers.
- Alternatively, such short naps may not necessarily change the strength of the memory, but rather allow easier access to it.
- Also, it is becoming clear that implementing reforms will necessarily affect the status-quo in higher education systems.
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