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to must

to must

1.0
Have to do something because rules, laws, or strong advice say so
  • verb
  • /mʌst/
translation icon : tener que
  • And in all of this, we must always remain humble.

And so we really, really must get that in.

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Examples

  • Speaker, this disaster must be a wake up call.

  • If you want to grow, you must fix these things.

    Apollonia Ponti

  • In all African regions, we must lay down the weapons.

  • Antigone feels that she must do this for her brother.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • Our slogan shall be, we must know, we will know.

  • It cannot be in me, it must be in God.

  • According to the rules, you must wear a helmet while riding a bike.

  • To pass the exam, you must complete all the required assignments.

  • In this situation, you must follow the safety guidelines to protect yourself.

Synonyms

to need
vsto must
∞ 1.0

To require something because it is important

is an obligation imposed by rules law or strong advice

Idioms

the show must go on
1 6.0

An event or activity must continue even when there are problems

what goes up must come down
  • Informal
4.9

Things that rise will later fall, for example prices or fortunes

Compounds

must-see
14 3.4

A place, show or event that people should not miss

must-read
10 3.7

A book or article that people say everyone should read

She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named
  • Informal
9.1

A joking name for a woman whose real name people avoid saying

How Expected

to must
1.0
required
  • Formal
1.4
meant to be
246 3.7
expected
1.2

Surface Forms

must infinitive

Etymology

Must as a verb comes from the old English verb motan, which once meant 'to be allowed' or 'to have to'. That's why must today shows a strong rule or necessity.