BASIC Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈbā-sik

as in rudimentary

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work

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as in essential

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Adjective

The one-time payment is designed for emergency use to help cover the costs of basic necessities such as baby formula, personal hygiene items and fuel. —

Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 Parents who understand budgeting or basic investing reinforce these skills at home, creating a long lasting effect. —

Andre Jean-Pierre, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

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Also, educational standards have been watered down in recent decades, with many American teenagers being poorly educated in the STEM basics of math and science. —

Jerry Haar, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025 Stanford’s course covers basics like borrowing and credit scores, and investing principles such as diversification, or managing risk by investing in different types of assets. —

Ann Carrns, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for basic

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In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.

— PCMAG, PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
Before the house was put on the market, the seller dutifully encased the existing stair in concrete so that the entrance was no longer accessible and punched a rudimentary new door on the ground floor.

— Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025