necessities
/nəˈsɛsɪtiz/
nounne · ces · si · ties
It’s a NECESSITY to remember: one “c” but two “s” — ne-ces-si-ties.
Yes, it's necessities. Watch the middle: it’s **-cess-** (one c, double s), and the plural ends **-ties** (not -tays or -tees).
Definition
- nounthings that are needed for life or for a particular purpose; essentials
Examples
- “Food, water, and shelter are basic necessities.”
- “Before the storm, we stocked up on necessities like batteries and bottled water.”
- “The budget covers necessities first and extras only if money is left over.”
Synonyms
essentialsneedsrequirementsbasicsnecessaries
Antonyms
luxuriesextras
Translations
ES necesidadesPT necessidadesFR nécessités
Common misspellings
neccesitiesnecessitysnecessetiesnecesitiesnecessatiesnecessititesnecessititiesnecesssities
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