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Common collocations with essential in American Collocation

essential adjective

US /ɪˈsenʃ(ə)l/

absolutely

absolutely
really
so
truly
utterly

The computer is absolutely essential to our mode of working.

almost

almost
pretty
usually
virtually

A car is almost essential for getting around the island.

obviously

clearly
obviously

It is obviously essential that you include an email address.

part or aspect

aspect
attribute
characteristic
component
element
feature
ingredient
part
role

We asked him to identify the essential components of a great online business.

skill

skill

The course is for students who need to develop essential skills before moving on to the next level.

tool

companion
equipment
guide
information
tool

It is the one reference tool that is essential for everyone in the writing industry.

something you must read, see, buy etc

item
listening
purchase
reading
viewing

Needless to say this book should be considered essential reading.

condition

criteria
precondition
prerequisite
requirement

Good literacy and numeracy skills are an essential requirement.

nutrients

fats
mineral
nutrient
vitamin

These foods fill children up but do not provide the essential nutrients they need for healthy development.

be
become
consider something
deem something
prove
regard something as
remain
seem

Charging for road use will become essential as the number of vehicles on the roads grows.

In this profession it is deemed essential to work very long hours if you want to be successful.