must - English word #113

Translation

Used to say that something is needed or has to happen.

Word origin

From Old English moste, the past form of motan meaning to be allowed or have to, a word shared across the old Germanic languages.

Verb typemodal verb

must wear seatbelt car.

"Must" shows the thing is needed or required.

must leave late.

"Must" shows something has to happen.

must tired long walk.

"Must" here shows you are quite sure it is true.

will

Used before another verb to talk about something that is going to happen in the future.

can

To be able to do something, or to be allowed to do it.

might

Used to show that something is possible but not sure to happen.

need

To have to have something because it is important or necessary.

would

Used to talk about something that is not certain, or to ask or offer politely.

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