essential
Meaning
Essential means something that is very important and necessary.
💡 Don't confuse "essential" with "optional," which means not necessary.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
always
check
my
bag
before
I
leave
the
house
.
My
keys
,
phone
,
and
wallet
are
essential
,
so
I
put
them
in
the
front
pocket
.
If
I
forget
something
,
I
will
turn
back
to
get
it
.
This
morning
I
was
walking
to
the
bus
stop
when
I
remembered
my
umbrella
,
so
I
went
back
quickly
.
I
feel
calm
when
I
know
I
have
everything
I
need
.
Common Phrases
essential skills
essential items
essential for
Synonyms
Antonyms
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