the necessary

noun

British, informal

: whatever is needed for some purpose

I'll do the necessary to get the job done.

Examples of the necessary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Peverill Squire, a retired University of Missouri political science professor, said Democrats currently seem more energized heading into the midterms and could be in a position to flip the necessary seats. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

But valuable information about a child’s strengths, preferred communication style, successful motivators or accommodations may never be shared unless parents initiate the necessary conversation. — Jennifer Durocher, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

The architects seriously underestimated the necessary square footage for a comfortable shower stall, but for anyone hunting for an intimate, upscale hotel, the search stops here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

This opacity leaves urban planners and residents without the necessary data to make informed choices about their community’s infrastructure, energy usage, and environmental future. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the necessary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary