CEFR A2

basic

adjective

Meaning

The most important or fundamental part of something; the main ideas or principles.

Examples

We learned the basics of grammar in school.
He knows the basic steps to fix a car.

Synonyms: simple, fundamental, essential, elementary

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basic (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Definition

The most important or fundamental part of something; the main ideas or principles.

Examples

We learned the basics of grammar in school.
He knows the basic steps to fix a car.
She explained the basic concept of the game.

How to Use basic

basic of (prepositional phrase): The fundamental or most important parts of a subject or skill. — "She is learning the basics of photography."
basic to (prepositional phrase): Essential or fundamental for something. — "Good communication is basic to success in any team."

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