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I Modal Verb Məst Mʌst Visitors Report Reception

Word3 must
WordType (modal verb)
Phonetic /məst/ /mʌst/
Example
  • all visitors must report to reception.
  • cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed).
  • i must ask you not to do that again.
  • you mustn't say things like that.
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must

(modal verb)/məst/ /mʌst/

    Verb Forms

  1. used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law)
    • All visitors must report to reception.
    • Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed).
    • I must ask you not to do that again.
    • You mustn't say things like that.
    • I must go and get the kids from school.
    • I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little.
    • Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying)
    • ‘Do we have to finish this today?’ ‘Yes, you must.’
  2. used to say that something is likely or logical
    • NOTE AT need
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    • You must be hungry after all that walking.
    • He must have known (= surely he knew) what she wanted.
    • I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation).
  3. used to recommend that somebody does something because you think it is a good idea
    • You simply must read this book.
    • We must get together soon for lunch.
  4. used to say that somebody may do something but you do not really want them to
    • ‘Can I smoke?’ ‘If you must.’
    • It's from my boyfriend, if you must know.
  5. used to tell people that something is so good or interesting that they should see, read, get it, etc.
    • Sydney is one of the world's must-see cities.
    • The magazine is a must-read in the show business world.
    • This is on my must-do list.
    • a must-have for any fan
  6. in certain situations it is necessary for you to do something that you do not like or enjoy
  7. Word Origin

    • Old English mōste, past tense of mōt ‘may’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch moeten and German müssen.
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