necessarily

Definition

  • adverb: of 'necessity'
  • used to say that something is necessary and cannot be changed or avoided
  • synonyms: unavoidably, indispensably, needs

Examples

  • “We're going to lose this game.” “'Not necessarily'.” [=maybe not]

  • Seats in the front row are 'not necessarily' the best.

  • This endeavor 'necessarily' involves some risk.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So, it's your death suit. That's what it is. I have one of those. I got it for my fifteenth birthday. A dress. I don't necessarily think I'd wear it on a date, though. So, we're on a date? Hey, you watch it. (CHUCKLES) We are Mr. (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars