basics

noun

SayBAY-siks/ˈbeɪsɪks/

1 meaning of basics

1
noun
Plural of basic. Use this form when talking about more than one basic thing, or the simple first steps of a subject.
The class teaches the basics of cooking in just one week.
You should learn the basics before you try the harder moves.
Note

basics is a form of basic

basic, noun: A simple piece of knowledge or skill that harder things build on. Full entry

Forms: basicbasics plural
Spelling: basic → basics: add -s
Sound: The ending sounds like /s/.

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