Easier English Basic Synonyms

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necessary
adjective
Synonyms: necessary, essential, vital, required
Antonym: unnecessary
Synonyms:
necessary
which must be done
Don’t phone me in the evening unless it’s absolutely necessary. 
쑗
 Is it
necessary to finish the work today?
essential
which cannot be omitted or avoided
You can survive without food for some time, but water is essential. 
쑗
 It is
essential that we get the delivery on time.
vital
extremely important
It is vital that we act quickly. 
쑗
 Good transport is vital to my plan.
required
which must be done or provided because of rules or regulations
We can cut the wood to the required length. 
쑗
 We can’t reply because we
don’t have the required information.
Antonym:
unnecessary
which is not needed, or which does not have to be done
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new
adjective
Synonyms: new, novel, innovative, fresh, brand-new, original
Antonyms: old, old-fashioned
Synonyms:
new
made very recently, or never used before
Put some new paper in the printer. 
쑗
 The new version of the software is
now available.
novel
new and unusual
Visiting New York is a novel experience for me.
innovative
new in a way that has not been tried before
a very innovative design
fresh
new and different
The police produced some fresh evidence.
brand-new
completely new
You’ve got mud all over your brand-new shoes!