|
- pronunciation:
- beI
sihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of, forming, or at the basis; main.
The basic idea of bowling is to knock over as many pins as you can.- synonyms:
- fundamental
- similar words:
- central, elementary, essential, principal, radical, vital
|
definition 2: |
necessary to know first, as a foundation; fundamental.
We learn the basic math skills of addition and subtraction before moving on to multiplication and division.
- synonyms:
- essential, fundamental
- antonyms:
- secondary
- similar words:
- central, elementary, necessary, primary, radical, vital
|
related words: |
bare, bottom, cardinal, indispensable, simple, standard, stock |
|
|
|
|
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
(often plural) the basic knowledge or skills required to do something.
He doesn't even know the basics of cooking.- synonyms:
- fundamentals
- similar words:
- elements, essentials
|
related words: |
core, essence, principle |
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.
|
|