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Meaning of 'must' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Must [ n.]
- The expressed juice of the grape, or other fruit, before fermentation.
- Mustiness.
2 . Must [ v. i. / auxiliary]
- To be obliged; to be necessitated; -- expressing either physical or moral necessity; as, a man must eat for nourishment; we must submit to the laws.
- To be morally required; to be necessary or essential to a certain quality, character, end, or result; as, he must reconsider the matter; he must have been insane.
3 . Must [ v. t. & i.]
- To make musty; to become musty.

Meaning of 'must' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . must [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a necessary or essential thing
Example in sentence:
  • seat belts are an absolute must
2 . must [ s]
Meaning (2):
- highly recommended
Example in sentence:
  • a book that is must reading

Nearby Words:

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