“Mussed” or “Must”—Which to use?

“Mussed” or “Must”

Overview

mussed / must are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

mussed: (verb) make messy or untidy.

must: (noun) a necessary or essential thing. (noun) grape juice before or during fermentation. (adjective) highly recommended.

Pronunciation

mussed: NA

must: m·AH·s·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “mussed”

Examples of “must”

…the ninth grade, a student must pass 3 of the 4…
…9 to 10, a student must earn 4 units of credit.
…persuade Austria that immediate action must be taken.
…indicates that a vehicle driver must prepare to stop if necessary…
…travel very slowly and generally must be caught with two hands,…
These units must include: 2 units in English,…
…repeated that Schleswig and Holstein-Rendsburg must remain united "dat se bliven…
…sub commander in tactical conditions must exercise discretion when using his…
…the London Protocol of 1852, must and uphold the succession as…
…to grade 11, a student must have earned 9 units of

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