must-have
must-have
very desirable item
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must-have with Russian translation
must-have usage examples
Шёлковый шарф — обязательная вещь в этом сезоне для многих покупателей.
A silk scarf is a must-have this season for many shoppers.
Она назвала эти ботинки обязательной вещью для прогулок по городу.
She called the ankle boots a must-have for city walks.
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must-have belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
must-have synonyms
What's the difference between must-have / key item / staple
Emphasizes an item's importance within a look or collection; more descriptive and slightly less emotive than 'must-have'.
A leather jacket is a key item in her autumn wardrobe.
Refers to a basic, regularly used item that forms the foundation of a wardrobe; implies timelessness and utility rather than trend-driven desire.
A white T-shirt is a staple in anyone's closet.
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How to pronounce must-have and what this word means
must-have means must-have. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce must-have
/ˈmʌstˌhæv/
must-have translation
must-have
must-have examples
A silk scarf is a must-have this season for many shoppers.
must-have transcription
/ˈmʌstˌhæv/, /ˈmʌstˌhæv/
Questions about this word
must-have meaning: what does it mean?
very desirable item
must-have pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
must-have is pronounced as /ˈmʌstˌhæv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
must-have definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A silk scarf is a must-have this season for many shoppers. Translation: Шёлковый шарф — обязательная вещь в этом сезоне для многих покупателей.
Is must-have part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?
Yes, must-have can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is must-have part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, must-have can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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