Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with necessity in American Collocation
necessity
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
of a particular type
Throughout her life, she would insist that she became an artist through economic necessity.
urgent
Do not use this technique except in cases of dire necessity.
We should draw attention to the urgent necessity to change what is happening in that country, for the benefit of its own citizens.
great
Local residents use the road for vehicles only in cases of absolute necessity.
I had to go out to work from sheer necessity.
practical
As a matter of practical necessity, non-EU parts of Western Europe comply with many EU regulations.
avoid or get rid of necessity
The new line into London obviated the necessity to run trains over the North Kent line.
stress necessity
They stressed the necessity for groups to keep their records up to date.
realize or accept necessity
We recognize the necessity of reaching young people through other young people.
question or deny necessity
She questioned the necessity of so many advisers being present.