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I Tomorrow Məst Mustn't Finish Wear Modal Verb

Word must
WordType (modal verb)
Phonetic BrE / məst / NAmE / məst /
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)BrE / məst / NAmE / məst /
  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 to the bank and get some money.
    • 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.’
    • ‘No, you don't have to.’
    • What time do we have to be home?
    • Are we supposed to show our ID cards?
    • Is it necessary to apply for a visa?
    • Is there a legal obligation to wear a bike helmet here?
  2. used to say that something is likely or logical
    • note at need
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/need_1
    • 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).
    • You must be home by 11 o’clock.
    • I must wash the car tomorrow.
    • I have to collect the children from school at 3 o’clock.
    • Nurses have to wear a uniform.
    • I must finish this essay today. I’m going out tomorrow.
    • I have to finish this essay today. We have to hand them in tomorrow.
    • I had to wait half an hour for a bus
    • We’ll have to borrow the money we need.
    • I have to go to the dentist tomorrow.
    • Do the children have to wear a uniform?
    • Passengers must not smoke until the signs have been switched off.
    • You mustn’t leave the gate open.
    • You don’t have to pay for the tickets in advance.
    • She doesn’t have to work at weekends.
    • He has (got) to be the worst actor on TV!
    • This must be the most boring party I’ve ever been to.
    • Your trip must have been fun!
  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.
    • He can speak three languages.
    • She will try and visit tomorrow.
    • You must find a job.
    • You ought to stop smoking.
    • I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.
    • Can I invite Mary?
    • Should I have invited Mary?
  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. Verb Forms

    • must not
    • mustn't

    Word Origin

    • Old English mōste, past tense of mōt ‘may’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch moeten and German müssen.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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