necessities
word · lemma: necessity
Definition
Basic things that are needed to live or to do something, such as food, water, or shelter.
Usage & Nuances
'Necessities' is usually plural and often paired with 'of life' ('the necessities of life'). It refers to things people can't live without. Not used for luxuries or non-essential items. Common with 'basic', 'daily', and 'everyday'.
Spanish: necesidades básicas - cosas necesariasPortuguese (BR): necessidades básicas - itens essenciaisPortuguese (PT): necessidades básicas - bens essenciaisChinese (Simplified): 生活必需品 - 必需品Chinese (Traditional): 生活必需品 - 必需品Hindi: आवश्यकताएँArabic: الضروريات
Example Sentences
Food and water are necessities for survival.
basic
She bought only the necessities when shopping.
basic
Shelter is one of life's necessities.
basic
We packed only the necessities for our camping trip.
natural
Many people can't afford life's basic necessities.
natural
Once you pay for the necessities, you can spend on extras.
natural