essentials (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪˈsɛnʃəlz/
Definition
The most important or basic things that are necessary for something to exist or function.
Examples
Water and food are the basic essentials for survival.
She packed only the essentials for her weekend trip.
How to Use essentials
- the essentials (collocation)
- The most important things. — "Let's focus on the essentials first."
- basic essentials (collocation)
- The most fundamental and necessary things. — "Make sure you have basic essentials like water and shelter."
- essentials of (prepositional phrase)
- The fundamental parts or principles of a subject or activity. — "She learned the essentials of cooking from her grandmother."
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