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basic

/ˈbeɪsɪk/
ba · sic ˈbeɪ · sɪk
English Definition
adj. forming an essential foundation or starting point
中文释义
基本的，基础的
Significado en Español
básico
한국어 뜻
기본적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cơ bản
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Example Sentence

Everyone should learn some basic first aid.

每个人都应该学习一些基本的急救知识。

Synonyms
fundamental essential elementary
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “basic”:

  1. A advanced
  2. B complex
  3. C sophisticated
  4. D fundamental
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D — fundamental. “basic” means adj. forming an essential foundation or starting point

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

First you must learn the ______ steps before trying the harder ones.

  1. A advanced
  2. B complex
  3. C difficult
  4. D basic
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D — basic. “basic” means adj. forming an essential foundation or starting point

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Common questions about “basic”

What does “basic” mean?

basic — adj. forming an essential foundation or starting point. In Chinese: 基本的，基础的.

How do you pronounce “basic”?

basic is pronounced /ˈbeɪsɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ba · sic.

How do you use “basic” in a sentence?

Everyone should learn some basic first aid. (每个人都应该学习一些基本的急救知识。)

What are synonyms for “basic”?

fundamental, essential, elementary — all close in meaning to basic (adj. forming an essential foundation or starting point).

Is “basic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. basic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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