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- There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun must, four of which are labelled obsolete.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun must. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word must. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in U.S. English. See meaning & use. How common is the word must? Fewer than 0.01 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the word must pronounced?
Definitions of 'must-'. Must- is added to verbs such as `see,' `have,' or `read' to form adjectives and nouns which describe things that you think people should see, have, or read. For example, a must-have is something which you think people should get, and a must-win game is one which a team needs to win. [informal] [...]
The meaning of MUST is be commanded or requested to. How to use must in a sentence.
used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future: Meat must be cooked thoroughly. I must get some sleep. You mustn't show this letter to anyone else. Luggage must not be left unattended (= it is against the rules).
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Anything that is required is a must: drinking enough water is a must for being healthy. When you adopt a new dog, making sure he'll get along with your cat is a must. Another meaning of the noun must is a stale, stuffy smell. Your damp basement and dry, hot attic might both smell of must.
