Musk vs. Must

Musk vs. Must — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Musk and Must

Musknoun

A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.

Mustverb

To do with certainty; indicates that the speaker is certain that the subject will have executed the predicate.

If it has rained all day, it must be very wet outside.You picked one of two, and it wasn't the first: it must have been the second.

Musknoun

A similar secretion produced by the otter and the civet.

Mustverb

To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a negative consequence.

You must arrive in class on time. — the requirement is an imperativeThis door handle must be rotated fully. — the requirement is a directiveArise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. (Bible, Acts 9:6)

Musknoun

A synthetic organic compound used as a substitute for the above.

Mustverb

said about something that is very likely, probable, or certain to be true

The children must be asleep by now.
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Musknoun

The odour of musk.

Mustverb

(transitive) To make musty.

Musknoun

The musk deer (genus Moschus).

Mustverb

(intransitive) To become musty.

Musknoun

The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).

Mustnoun

Something that is mandatory or required.

If you'll be out all day, a map is a must.
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Musknoun

A plant of the genus Erodium (Erodium moschatum); the musky heronsbill.

Mustnoun

The property of being stale or musty.

Musknoun

A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.

Mustnoun

Something that exhibits the property of being stale or musty.

Musknoun

The scent of human genitalia when aroused or unwashed.

I was so excited I could smell my own musk.

Mustnoun

Fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually grapes.

Muskverb

(transitive) To perfume with musk.

Mustnoun

A time during which male elephants exhibit increased levels of sexual activity and aggressiveness also spelled musth.

Musknoun

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

Mustnoun

An elephant in this sexual and aggressive state.

Musknoun

the scent of musk

Mustnoun

a necessary or essential thing;

seat belts are an absolute must

Mustnoun

grape juice before or during fermentation

Mustnoun

the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy

Mustadjective

highly recommended;

a book that is must reading