by necessity — because something is necessary or unavoidable; as a result of circumstances
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: because something is necessary or unavoidable; as a result of circumstances
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪ nəˈsesəti/
Korean meaning: 필요에 의해, 어쩔 수 없이, 부득이하게
Korean pronunciation: 바이 너**세**서티
Example Sentences
- The vampire worked night shifts by necessity, not by choice.
- She became a excellent cook by necessity when her roommate only knew how to make ramen.
- Many small businesses adapted to online sales by necessity during the pandemic.
by necessity
ADVERB//baɪ nəˈsesəti//
because something is necessary or unavoidable; as a result of circumstances
By necessity, she learned to fix it herself — no one was coming to help.
Say BYE to the NICE CITY — by necessity, you move on.
By necessity, by destiny — shaped into a legacy.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'necessitas'에서 유래된 necessity와 전치사 by가 결합되어 '필요에 의해'라는 의미의 관용구가 되었습니다. 중세 영어 시대부터 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire worked night shifts by necessity, not by choice.”
“She became a excellent cook by necessity when her roommate only knew how to make ramen.”
“Many small businesses adapted to online sales by necessity during the pandemic.”
“He learned to change diapers by necessity when his wife went on a business trip.”
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