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- Dictionarymust/mʌst/
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- 1. be obliged to; should (expressing necessity): "you must show your ID card"
- 2. expressing an opinion about something that is logically very likely: "there must be something wrong"
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- 1. something that should not be overlooked or missed: informal "this video is a must for everyone"
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used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future: Meat must be cooked thoroughly. I must get some sleep. You mustn't show this letter to anyone else. Luggage must not be left unattended (= it is against the rules).
1. a. : be commanded or requested to. you must stop. b. : be urged to : ought by all means to. you must read that book. 2. : be compelled by physical necessity to. one must eat to live. : be required by immediate or future need or purpose to. we must hurry to catch the bus. 3. a. : be obliged to : be compelled by social considerations to.
must expresses necessity or compulsion: I must attend to those patients first. Soldiers must obey orders. ought (weaker than must ) expresses obligation, duty, desirability: You ought to tell your mother. should expresses obligation, expectation, or probability: You are not behaving as you should.
Must definition: to be obliged or bound to by an imperative requirement. See examples of MUST used in a sentence.
A must is something that's so important it can't be missed or ignored. When you're taking kayaking lessons, a lifejacket is a must. Anything that is required is a must: drinking enough water is a must for being healthy. When you adopt a new dog, making sure he'll get along with your cat is a must.
Define must. must synonyms, must pronunciation, must translation, English dictionary definition of must. ought; should; obliged, bound, required, or compelled to: You must be on time.; a necessity; vital: A warm coat is a must in this weather. Not to be...
used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future: Meat must be cooked thoroughly. I must get some sleep. You mustn't show this letter to anyone else. Luggage must not be left unattended (= it is against the rules).
