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necessary with Russian translation
necessary usage examples
Возьмите на экзамен только необходимые канцтовары.
Bring only the necessary stationery to the exam.
Это необходимая мера — сделать резервную копию заметок.
It's necessary to keep a backup of your notes.
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necessary belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
necessary synonyms
What's the difference between necessary / essential / mandatory / obligatory / compulsory / indispensable
a neutral, general word for something required or needed
Water is necessary for life.
Вода необходима для жизни.
stresses importance; often stronger than just 'necessary', implies central importance
Good communication is essential to teamwork.
Хорошая коммуникация необходима (существенна) для командной работы.
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in many countries.
Пристегиваться ремнями безопасности обязательно во многих странах.
Attendance at the meeting is obligatory for all staff.
Посещение собрания обязательно для всего персонала.
commonly used in British English for legally or officially required things
School uniforms are compulsory in many British schools.
Школьная форма обязательна во многих британских школах.
stronger than 'necessary' — something you cannot do without
Her experience was indispensable to the success of the project.
Её опыт был незаменим для успеха проекта.
Regular exercise is vital for good health.
Регулярные упражнения жизненно важны для хорошего здоровья.
Timing was crucial to the plan's success.
Своевременность была решающей для успеха плана.
can mean both 'vitally important' and 'in a crisis/very serious'; stronger than 'necessary'
It is critical to check the brakes before a long drive.
Крайне важно проверить тормоза перед дальней поездкой.
formal and strong; indicates that something must be done
It is imperative that we address this issue immediately.
Необходимо немедленно заняться этой проблемой.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce necessary and what this word means
necessary translation: необходимый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce necessary
/ˈnesəsəri/
necessary translation
необходимый
necessary examples
Bring only the necessary stationery to the exam.
necessary transcription
/ˈnesəsəri/, /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri/
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necessary meaning: what does it mean?
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necessary pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
necessary is pronounced as /ˈnesəsəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
necessary definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Bring only the necessary stationery to the exam. Translation: Возьмите на экзамен только необходимые канцтовары.
Is necessary part of Study Supplies vocabulary?
Yes, necessary (необходимый) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is necessary part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, necessary (необходимый) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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