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MUST

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Must.

How to pronounce must:

US

Must - as a noun

A necessary or essential thing

Example: "Seat belts are an absolute must"

Grape juice before or during fermentation

The quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moldiness12mustiness11

Must - as an adjective satellite

Highly recommended

Example: "A book that is must reading"

Must - as a verb

(modal auxiliary, defective) to do with certainty; indicates that the speaker is certain that the subject will have executed the predicate.

Example: "If it has rained all day, it must be very wet outside."

(modal auxiliary, defective) to 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 negative consequence.

Example: "This door handle must be rotated fully."

(modal auxiliary, defective) said about something that is very likely, probable, or certain to be true

Example: "The children must be asleep by now."

To make musty.

To become musty.

Example Sentences

"You must finish your homework before you can play."
"We must wake up early tomorrow for our flight."
"She must study hard for the upcoming exam."
"He must apologize for his rude behavior."
"I must clean the house before our guests arrive."
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Word Game Points

Is MUST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, must is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MUST has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is MUST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, must is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MUST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is MUST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, must is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MUST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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