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MUST Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word must. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word must. (close relations)
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imperative
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• requiring attention or action

• relating to verbs in the imperative mood

noun

• a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

• some duty that is essential and urgent

• a verb in the imperative mood.

compulsory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• required by rule

crucial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

adjective satellite

• having crucial relevance

• of the greatest importance

essential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• basic and fundamental

• being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc

• defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

• of the greatest importance

mandatory
adjectiveadj
noun

• the recipient of a mandate

• a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves

adjective satellite

• required by rule

necessary
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• absolutely essential

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

needed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

obligated
verbv
adjective

• caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course

prerequisite
nounn
noun

• something that is required in advance

adjective satellite

• required as a prior condition or course of study

required
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

• required by rule

requisite
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

vital
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• urgently needed; absolutely necessary

• performing an essential function in the living body

• full of spirit; full of life

• manifesting or characteristic of life

moldiness
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy

mustiness
nounn
noun

• the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy

Best Hypernyms For MUST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for must, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
necessity requirement condition criterion demand essential necessary obligation prerequisite qualification requisite staleness
Phrases (1)
grape juice

Alternatives for IMPERATIVE

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