Today’s Word of the Day is essential, an adjective. It is common in reading, conversation and the news, so it is well worth knowing.
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Meaning
- Word: essential
- Part of speech: adjective
- Meaning: Extremely important and necessary.
Example sentences
- Water is essential for life.
- It is essential to arrive on time for the exam.
Related words
Words connected with essential: vital, necessary, crucial.
Practise it today
Look out for essential in something you read or hear today. Noticing new words in real situations helps them stay in your memory.