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basics

/bˈeɪsɪks/noun2 syllables

Basics means: principles from which other truths can be derived.

Synonyms for basics5

noun, as in principles from which other truths can be derived

fundamentals, fundamental principle, basic principle, bedrock

noun, as in a statement of fundamental facts or principles

rudiments

What does basics mean?2

noun

1

principles from which other truths can be derived“first you must learn the fundamentals”

2

a statement of fundamental facts or principles

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Basics in a sentence

  • Grammar school is where little kids learn the basics: reading, writing and math.mccarras
  • Like all subjects, understanding crochet requires starting with the basics.Nuel
  • We need to get back to the basics.CK
  • It's now time to get back to basics.CM
  • We worked on a lot of the basics.CM
  • You clearly do not grasp even the basics of the field.mailohilohi
  • I have learned the basics of the art of flower arrangement.fjay69
  • You should get used to the absolute basics if you do this.move0423

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