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Meanings
verb
  • be obliged to; should (expressing necessity).
    E.g. you must show your ID card
  • expressing an opinion about something that is logically very likely.
    E.g. there must be something wrong
noun
  • something that should not be overlooked or missed.
    E.g. this video is a must for everyone
noun
  • grape juice before or during fermentation.
noun
  • mustiness, dampness, or mould.
    E.g. a pervasive smell of must
noun
  • a condition of heightened aggression and unpredictable behaviour occurring annually in certain male animals, especially elephants and camels, in association with a surge in testosterone level, equivalent to the rutting season of deer and some other mammals.
    E.g. a big old bull elephant in must
adjective
  • (of a male elephant or camel) in a condition marked by heightened aggression and unpredictable behaviour that usually occurs annually in association with a surge in testosterone level.
    E.g. two musth males competing for a female
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Meanings
combining form
  • used to form adjectives and nouns denoting things that are essential or highly recommended.
    E.g. a must-visit destination

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