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basic

Pronunciation: [/ˈbeɪsɪk/]

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basic: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use basic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “fundamental”

(adjective) pertaining to the most important or essential aspects of something. Basic things are the foundation or starting point of other things.

Example

Learning the basic rules of addition is important for understanding more complex math problems.

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She didn't even have a basic understanding of the topic, so she couldn't participate in the discussion.

Example

What are some examples of basic necessities for survival?

Context: “simple”

(adjective) related to something that is easy to understand or not complicated. Basic tasks or ideas are straightforward and can be easily grasped.

Example

The instructions were so basic that even a child could follow them.

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The concepts were too advanced for him; he struggled with the basic principles.

Example

Can you explain the basic steps to solve this problem?

How to pronounce basic

Pronunciation: [/ˈbeɪsɪk/]

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