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How to pronounce must
Say it like this: /ˈmʌst/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does must mean?
verbTo do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative conseq
“You must arrive in class on time.”
To do with certainty; indicates that the speaker is certain that the subject will have executed the predicate.
“I said it must be pretty late and I really must go.”
Used to indicate that something is very likely, probable, or certain to be true.
“The children must be asleep by now.”
nounSomething that is mandatory, required or recommended.
“If you're trekking all day, a map is a must.”
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