Not necessarily
adverb
It means that something is not always true or is not always the case.
Just because he's quiet, it does not necessarily mean he's shy.
Often appears as...
- not necessarily true
- not necessarily mean
adverb
It means that something is not always true or is not always the case.
Just because he's quiet, it does not necessarily mean he's shy.
Often appears as...
- not necessarily true
- not necessarily mean
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the scenario to grasp why 'not necessarily' is used, as it often challenges assumptions.
He’s wealthy but not necessarily happy.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty
'Not necessarily' implies that there’s a possibility something else could be true or happen.
This rule doesn’t necessarily apply to every case.
Pro Tip 3/3Softening Disagreement
Use it to gently disagree or express a differing opinion without being too direct.
That’s one solution, but not necessarily the best one.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the scenario to grasp why 'not necessarily' is used, as it often challenges assumptions.
He’s wealthy but not necessarily happy.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty
'Not necessarily' implies that there’s a possibility something else could be true or happen.
This rule doesn’t necessarily apply to every case.
Pro Tip 3/3Softening Disagreement
Use it to gently disagree or express a differing opinion without being too direct.
That’s one solution, but not necessarily the best one.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the scenario to grasp why 'not necessarily' is used, as it often challenges assumptions.
He’s wealthy but not necessarily happy.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty
'Not necessarily' implies that there’s a possibility something else could be true or happen.
This rule doesn’t necessarily apply to every case.
Pro Tip 3/3Softening Disagreement
Use it to gently disagree or express a differing opinion without being too direct.
That’s one solution, but not necessarily the best one.
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