bear/bare necessity

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

2025 Jun 12

the need/necessity FOR someone TO do something

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

2025 Oct 17

must as obligation or necessity

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

2024 Dec 13

Need and necessity

Reading was a need for him, almost a necessity. Please, what''s the subtle difference between "need" and "necessity"? It looks the same to me.

2024 Oct 18

EN: necessity of / for

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.

2024 Jun 24

necessity for/to

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.

2025 Aug 07

There is a need/necessity to introduce moral education.

In the sentence, there is a need/necessity to improve moral education, are need and necessity both ok? The dictionary give very similar definition. I cannot tell them apart

2025 May 23

needs vs necessities

A necessity for sailing the ocean is a sound boat. Once you have the boat, you may have a need for a crew or a motor, but neither are strictly necessary to sail the ocean.

2025 Mar 02

No necessity of making a living away from home results in

No necessity of making a living away from home results in neglect of children, and no father is confronted with his inability to ''buy'' an education for his child.

2025 Oct 30

Necessity of/for/to

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

2024 Jan 25

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