must

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Pronunciation
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something that is mandatory or required.

Synonyms
imperative
Antonyms
no-no
Example Sentences
  • If you'll be out all day, a map is a must.
2 Definition

The property of being stale or musty.

3 Definition

Something that exhibits the property of being stale or musty.

4 Definition

Fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes.

5 Definition

A time during which male elephants exhibit increased levels of sexual activity and aggressiveness (also spelled musth).

6 Definition

An elephant in this sexual and aggressive state.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

(modal auxiliary, defective) To do with certainty; indicates that the speaker is certain that the subject will have executed the predicate.

Example Sentences
  • If it has rained all day, it must be very wet outside.
2 Definition

(modal auxiliary, defective) To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a negative consequence.

Example Sentences
  • This door handle must be rotated fully.
3 Definition

(modal auxiliary, defective) said about something that is very likely, probable, or certain to be true

Example Sentences
  • The children must be asleep by now.
4 Definition

To make musty.

5 Definition

To become musty.