necessity
noun
something necessary or indispensable.
necessities
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pluralof necessity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates us to get the necessities for life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
"The crisis of money nowadays, the inflation has gone up so dramatically, and parents are struggling to do the basic necessities, let alone get children three pairs of logoed clothing for school," she explained.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Create two columns: one for necessities, and one for nonessentials.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Some have been known to lack basic necessities like air conditioning or running water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Soap, fuel, and other necessities were strictly rationed.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
