necessarily
Translation
necessarily
Examples
Big cars are not necessarily safer.
Big cars are not necessarily safer.
This doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad idea.
This doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad idea.
Grammar Patterns
((not necessarily + [adj./verb])) used to say something is not always true A higher price does not necessarily mean higher quality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inevitably, unavoidably; Antonyms: optionally, unnecessarily
Etymology
From 'necessary' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Often used in negative sentences: 'not necessarily' means 'it's not always true'.