essential (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

Definition

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Examples

• Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health.

• A good education is essential for a child's future success.

• It is essential that all employees complete this training by Friday.

How to Use essential

essential for (prepositional phrase)

Necessary or extremely important for a particular purpose or thing. — "Good communication is essential for a successful team."

essential to (prepositional phrase)

Necessary or extremely important to achieve or maintain something. — "Patience is essential to learning a new language."

it is essential that (collocation)

Used to emphasize the extreme importance of a particular action or situation. — "It is essential that we finish this project by the deadline."

Synonyms of essential

Words with a similar meaning to essential:

• important
• necessary
• vital
• crucial
• indispensable

Antonyms of essential

Words with the opposite meaning to essential:

• unnecessary
• superfluous

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