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must

obligation

Related forms: must · 3 words in this dictionary

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Used to express necessity or strong obligation

Shared component: must · obligation

Describing a contest, game, or situation that is extremely important to win, often because failure would have serious negative consequences.

must+win

Shared component: must · obligation

Describing a book, article, or other piece of writing that is so important, interesting, or excellent that it should definitely be read.

must+read

Shared component: must · obligation