must
must
necessary or very important
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must with English translation
must usage examples
We must finish the report by Friday.
Мы должны закончить отчёт к пятнице.
You must wear a helmet on the site.
Вы должны носить шлем на стройке.
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must belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
must synonyms
What's the difference between must / need to / be required to / be obliged to / should / shall
practical necessity, focusing on what is needed to do something
You need to finish this today.
formal requirement from a rule, law, or authority
Employees are required to wear badges.
strong obligation, often due to duty, gratitude, or circumstances; more formal
We are obliged to follow the rules.
You should see a doctor.
The tenant shall pay the rent on time.
expected or arranged to do something, not as strong as must
You are supposed to arrive at 9.
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How to pronounce must and what this word means
must means must. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce must
/mʌst/
must translation
must
must examples
We must finish the report by Friday.
must transcription
/mʌst/, /mʌst/
Questions about this word
must meaning: what does it mean?
necessary or very important
must pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
must is pronounced as /mʌst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
must definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We must finish the report by Friday. Translation: Мы должны закончить отчёт к пятнице.
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