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must-read (mŭstʹrēdʹ)
n. Informal
A piece of writing, such as a book or article, that should or must be read:mustʹ-readʹ adj.
a book that is a must-read for parents of teenagers.
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must-see — ˈ ̷ ̷ ˈ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) : something (as a film) that must or should be seen • must see adjective * * * /must see /, n. Informal. something, as a remarkable sight or entertainment, that should be seen or attended: The new play is a must see. * * *… … Useful english dictionary
must — must1 W1S1 [məst strong mʌst] modal v negative short form mustn t [: Old English; Origin: moste, from motan to be allowed to, have to ] 1.) past tense had to to have to do something because it is necessary or important, or because of a law or… … Dictionary of contemporary English
must — I [[t]mʌst[/t]] aux. v. and v. pres. sing. and pl. 1st 2nd pers. and 3rd pers. must, 1) fun (used to express obligation or imperative requirement): I must keep my promise. We really must go now[/ex] 2) fun (used to express requirement or… … From formal English to slang
must — I. verb (present & past all persons must) Etymology: Middle English moste, from Old English mōste, past indicative & subjunctive of mōtan to be allowed to, have to; akin to Old High German muozan to be allowed to, have to Date: before 12th… … New Collegiate Dictionary
