Necessary synonyms

Fated, called for, certain, and destined are all synonyms for necessary. Unnecessary, non-essential, and dispensable are antonyms of necessary. And here are 29 another word for necessary.

Another word for necessary

1. essential

Called for, compulsory, demanded, essential, imperative, incumbent, indispensable, mandatory, needed, needful, obligatory, of the essence, required, requisite, vital, and de rigueur are all synonyms for necessary.

2. inevitable

Certain, destined, fated, ineluctable, inescapable, inevitable, inexorable, predestined, predetermined, sure, unavoidable, and preordained are all another word for necessary.

Necessary synonym statistics

Necessary synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4, 6, and 12 letters and 2 synonyms with 5, 7, and 13 letters. 3 synonyms with 8 letters and 5 synonyms with 9, and 10 letters.

4 synonyms with 11 letters. For a total of 26 another word for necessary.

Necessary sentences

Water is necessary for human survival.

Exercise is necessary for good health.

Proper planning is necessary for success.

Safety measures are always necessary.

It’s necessary to stay focused.

Related Words for necessary

  1. Session
    • Synonyms: meeting, sitting
    • Opposites: interruption, break
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Flawless
    • Synonyms: perfect, without blemish
    • Opposites: flawed, imperfect, defective
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Progression
    • Synonyms: development, progress
    • Opposites: regression, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Ruthless
    • Synonyms: merciless, pitiless
    • Opposites: merciful, compassionate, gentle
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Pessimistic
    • Synonyms: gloomy, negative
    • Opposites: optimistic, hopeful, cheerful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Meaningless
    • Synonyms: unintelligible, incomprehensible
    • Opposites: significant, purposeful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Preliminary to
    • Synonyms: in preparation for, before
    • Opposites: final, conclusive
    • Part of speech: preposition
  8. Preliminary
    • Synonyms: preparatory, introductory
    • Opposites: concluding, closing, final
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. On the contrary
    • Synonyms: Conversely, oppositely
    • Opposites: in agreement, similarly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  10. Worthless
    • Synonyms: valueless, of little/no value
    • Opposites: valuable, precious, useful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Piece
    • Synonyms: bit, section
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Sarcastic
    • Synonyms: sardonic, ironic
    • Opposites: sincere, genuine
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Loneliness
    • Synonyms: isolation, friendlessness
    • Opposites: companionship, togetherness
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Priceless
    • Synonyms: of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth
    • Opposites: worthless, cheap
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Preceding
    • Synonyms: Previous, prior
    • Opposites: following, subsequent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Precede
    • Synonyms: go/come before, go in advance of
    • Opposites: follow, succeed
    • Part of speech: verb
  17. Masterpiece
    • Synonyms: triumph, coup
    • Opposites: failure, mediocrity
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Reckless
    • Synonyms: rash, careless
    • Opposites: careful, cautious, prudent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Ordinary
    • Synonyms: usual, normal
    • Opposites: unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Impression
    • Synonyms: feeling, sense
    • Opposites: neglect, disregard
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Relentless
    • Synonyms: persistent, continuing
    • Opposites: short-lived, irresolute, intermittent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Depress
    • Synonyms: make sad, sadden
    • Opposites: encourage, raise
    • Part of speech: verb
  23. Depressing
    • Synonyms: upsetting, distressing
    • Opposites: uplifting, encouraging
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Selfless
    • Synonyms: unselfish, altruistic
    • Opposites: selfish, egoistic, inconsiderate, mean
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Nonetheless
    • Synonyms: in spite of that/everything, nevertheless
    • Opposites: therefore, consequently
    • Part of speech: adverb
  26. Successful
    • Synonyms: victorious, triumphant
    • Opposites: unsuccessful, unsuccessful, unprofitable, poor
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Contrary to
    • Synonyms: Opposed to, in contrast to
    • Opposites: in line with, consistent with
    • Part of speech: preposition
  28. Contrary
    • Synonyms: opposite, opposing
    • Opposites: compatible, same
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Helpless
    • Synonyms: dependent, incapable
    • Opposites: independent, powerful, capable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Vary
    • Synonyms: differ, be different
    • Opposites: agree be static
    • Part of speech: verb
  31. Hopeless
    • Synonyms: despairing, without hope
    • Opposites: optimistic, remediable, curable, hopeful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Progressive
    • Synonyms: continuing, continuous
    • Opposites: regressive, conservative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  33. Distress
    • Synonyms: anguish, suffering
    • Opposites: happiness, comfort
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Decent
    • Synonyms: satisfactory, reasonable
    • Opposites: disobliging, dishonest
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Faceless
    • Synonyms: Anonymous, impersonal
    • Opposites: recognizable, identifiable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Lesson
    • Synonyms: class, session
    • Opposites: mistake, failure
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Depression
    • Synonyms: melancholy, misery
    • Opposites: cheerfulness, boom
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Pointless
    • Synonyms: senseless, futile
    • Opposites: useful, valuable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. Essentially
    • Synonyms: Fundamentally, basically
    • Opposites: superficially, insignificantly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  40. Willingness
    • Synonyms: readiness, preparedness
    • Opposites: reluctance, unwillingness
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Oppression
    • Synonyms: persecution, abuse
    • Opposites: freedom, democracy
    • Part of speech: noun
  42. Recent
    • Synonyms: new, the latest
    • Opposites: old, former
    • Part of speech: adjective
  43. Less
    • Synonyms: not so much, not so great
    • Opposites: more, plus
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Mess
    • Synonyms: untidiness, disorder
    • Opposites: order, neatness
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Necessity
    • Synonyms: essential requirement, prerequisite
    • Opposites: luxury, optional
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Of the essence
    • Synonyms: vital, essential
    • Opposites: inessential, unimportant, non-essential
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Essence
    • Synonyms: quintessence, soul
    • Opposites: superficiality, insignificance
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Temporary
    • Synonyms: non-permanent, short-term
    • Opposites: permanent, lasting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Witness
    • Synonyms: observer, onlooker
    • Opposites: ignore, disregard
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Expression
    • Synonyms: utterance, uttering
    • Opposites: silence, suppression
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Contemporary
    • Synonyms: representative, classic
    • Opposites: old-fashioned, out of date
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Messy
    • Synonyms: dirty, filthy
    • Opposites: clean, tidy, orderly
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Accessible
    • Synonyms: reachable, attainable
    • Opposites: inaccessible, unapproachable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Summary
    • Synonyms: synopsis, precis
    • Opposites: lengthy, in full
    • Part of speech: noun
  55. Process
    • Synonyms: procedure, operation
    • Opposites: stagnation, halt
    • Part of speech: noun