Spell Bee Word: necessarily

Basic Details

Word: Necessarily

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: In an essential manner; something that must happen or be true.

Synonyms: Indispensably, fundamentally, essentially

Antonyms: Optionally, unnecessarily

Idioms and Phrases

1. Not necessarily: This phrase suggests that something is true, but not always or in every case. Example: "Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you will get wet; you’re not necessarily outside."
2. It’s not necessarily the case: This phrase is used to indicate that something might not be true in every situation. Example: "Many people believe that being rich brings happiness, but it’s not necessarily the case."

Usage Examples

Example 1: You may think studying late at night is the best way to remember things, but it’s not necessarily the best option for everyone.

Example 2: Just because you finished your homework, it doesn’t necessarily mean you can skip the next class.

Example 3: Winning a match is great, but it doesn’t necessarily make someone a better player than others.

Fun Fact

The word "necessarily" comes from the Latin word "necessarius," which means "inevitable" or "unavoidable." It indicates that something must happen or be true due to the conditions surrounding it.

Famous Quote

"Life is not necessarily about what you do but how you do it." – Joan Lunden

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "necessarily" mean?

a) Always must happen
b) Occasionally
c) Excitedly
d) Rarely

Answer: a) Always must happen

2. Which of these is a synonym of "necessarily"?

a) Simply
b) Fundamentally
c) Particularly
d) Rarely

Answer: b) Fundamentally

3. Which of these is an antonym of "necessarily"?

a) Essential
b) Indispensably
c) Optionally
d) Obviously

Answer: c) Optionally

4. Which sentence uses "necessarily" correctly?

a) It is necessarily sunny every day.
b) You need to eat to survive, but you don’t necessarily need to cook.
c) The cat is necessarily a dog.
d) They necessarily go to the park every day.

Answer: b) You need to eat to survive, but you don’t necessarily need to cook.

5. Which idiom means that something is not always true?

a) It's not necessarily the case
b) The early bird catches the worm
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Better late than never

Answer: a) It's not necessarily the case