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Jul 19, 2014 · Hey there! I'll get right to the point. I have the understanding that "necessity" can be followed by those three prepositions depending on the context, could you explain the difference to me and when should I use each? Like, for example, are these sentences properly constructed? "I feel the...
Feb 17, 2013 · Hello. Should I say "a necessity to do something" or "a necessity for doing something"? Or is there a difference or are both correct? Thank you.
Feb 6, 2008 · I would say that necessity of is to be preferred to necessity for in formal language. I would usually say necessity of but need for.
Oct 16, 2006 · I am not sure that this sentece is grammatically correct because i am not sure that i can say the necessity to (is it the necessity/need FOR someone TO ...). Thnaks for your help The Red Cross spokesman underlined the necessity to take decisions to prevent such a disaster from happening again...
May 15, 2011 · That's why obligation implies necessity (but not the other way around): because every obligation is a (type of) necessity, but not every necessity is an obligation. That is, not every necessity is imposed on you by some individual (s) or social convention. So must, under this view, is not really "ambiguous" between obligation and necessity.
Jan 19, 2009 · Hi, What exactly does the expression "bear/bare necessity" mean? I know that a necessity is something that is needed. Does the expression "bare/bear necessity" mean that only the basic of supplies will be provided?
Sep 16, 2013 · Normally, "as a matter of necessity" is used in a very direct fashion, not as a general introduction or vague statement but within a concrete progression of ideas, in practical, discrete manner. In many, if not most, examples, the phrase can be read—in a rough way—as "because it is necessary." If you place that into the original example you ...
Sep 21, 2015 · Hello everyone, I already know that "out of necessity" (= because you need, because there is a necessity - my definition) is a commonly used phrase in English. My question: does "out of need" (out of necessity, because you need, because there is a necessity - my definition) sound...
Mar 29, 2014 · No necessity of making a living away from home results in neglect of children Everytime I come across this kind of sentence,I understand it in a wrong way: (No necessity of making a living away from home) results in neglect of children My guess: The right way to understand it is: No...
Feb 5, 2009 · I have the impression that "necessary" wants a "to" rather than a "for" when we talk about conditions. However, this may be just because "it is a necessary condition to" is often correct. ...what cognitive capacities are necessary to / for the emergence of social interaction... Thanks a lot to anyone so gentle to answer.
