basics
word · lemma: basic
/ˈbeɪsɪks/
/bˈeɪsɪks/
Definition
The most important and simple facts or principles of a subject that you need to know first before learning more.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the plural: 'the basics.' Common collocations: 'learn the basics,' 'back to basics,' 'teach the basics.' Informal, often about foundational knowledge or skills. Do not confuse with 'basic' (adjective), which describes something simple, not the main points themselves.
Spanish: conceptos básicos - lo esencialPortuguese (BR): básico - o básico - fundamentosPortuguese (PT): o básico - fundamentosChinese (Simplified): 基础知识 - 基本要点Chinese (Traditional): 基礎知識 - 基本要點Hindi: मूल बातेंArabic: الأساسياتBengali: মৌলিক বিষয়সমূহRussian: основыJapanese: 基本（きほん） - 基礎（きそ）Vietnamese: những điều cơ bảnKorean: 기본Turkish: temel bilgiler - temel noktalarUrdu: بنیادی باتیںIndonesian: dasar-dasar
Example Sentences
First, you should learn the basics of cooking.
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Understanding the basics of math helps you every day.
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Let's review the basics before the test.
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He skipped learning the basics, so now he's confused.
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If you know the basics, everything else gets easier.
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She went back to the basics to fix her technique.
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