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The teacher gave a basic example in class.
What does Basic mean?
Basic means simple and essential.
Dictionary definition
Simple and most important, without extra details.
Example sentences
Basic in a sentence
medium
Learn the basic rules before playing the game.
hard
A basic explanation can make a difficult idea easier to understand.
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What does basic mean?
Basic means simple and essential.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to basic?
Simple is closest because it connects to this meaning: Basic means simple and essential.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to basic?
Advanced is a useful contrast because basic means: Basic means simple and essential.
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WordBasic.
Partadjective.
MeaningBasic means simple and essential.
ExampleExample: The teacher gave a basic example in class.
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- Syllables
- bay · sik
- Strongest beat
- bay
- Ending
- sik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bay.
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Synonyms
Words like Basic
simpleNot complex.
fundamentalMost essential or important.
Antonyms
Opposite words
advancedMore complex or higher level.
complicatedHaving many parts or details.
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Word family
Basic word family
Base word
basic
noun
basics
The most important simple parts.
adverb
basically
In a simple or general way.
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Hint for students
Basic means simple, necessary, or first-level.
Common mix-up
Basic does not always mean easy. It can mean the part everything else depends on.
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Read this model sentence: Learn the basic rules before playing the game. Clue words: learn, rules, playing. Underline clue words that show why basic fits instead of advanced. Now write one new sentence that shows basic without using the word basic. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show basic?
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