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- pronunciation:
- beI
sihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
forming the base of something; being the central or most important element.
The basic structure of the house is very simple, but they have added many things.- similar words:
- central, elementary, principal
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| definition 2: |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first.
I studied basic science in my first year of high school.Words like "go," "house," and "cold" are basic English words.
- antonyms:
- secondary
- similar words:
- central, elementary, necessary, primary
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| definition 3: |
simple; having only necessary things.
I just need a basic camera. |
| related words: |
simple |
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| derivation: |
basically (adv.) |
Word Builder: basic +
- basic belief:
an important idea that forms the basis of something.
- basic right:
a right of any person, especially a right promised by a constitution.
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