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verb

Definition of mustnext
as in to should
to be under necessity or obligation to we must be quiet during the performance

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noun

as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy

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“Must.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/must. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.

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