must meaning: for something you have to do

/mʌst/

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Meaning

For something you have to do; for something you are sure is true.

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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.

Origin: Old English
Root: moste

Grammar

Verb typemodal verb

Examples

seatbelt .

You have to wear a seatbelt in the car.

We have to leave now or we will be late.

I am sure she is tired after that long walk.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 7: must, maybe, night and 7 more words.