basic
базовый
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basic usage examples
This course offers a basic introductory module in biology for beginners.
The teacher assigned a few basic exercises in algebra to build students' skills.
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Specifically refers to an initial or beginner-level stage, course or remark.
She took an introductory economics class.
Emphasizes serving as a foundation or base; more formal and often used in academic contexts.
Trust is foundational to any healthy relationship.
Means first in order or importance — can overlap with 'basic' but often stresses priority or main role.
Our primary goal is customer satisfaction.
More formal than 'basic' — emphasizes being an underlying principle or root cause.
Understanding grammar is fundamental to learning a language.
Focuses on lack of complexity rather than being fundamental; can mean easy or plain.
Keep the instructions simple so everyone understands.
Refers to what is normal, expected, or commonly used — not necessarily fundamental.
We follow standard safety procedures.
Implies something is basic in a minimal, undeveloped, or incomplete way; slightly negative.
He has only a rudimentary understanding of the language.
Stresses necessity or indispensability rather than mere fundamentality or simplicity.
Water is essential for life.
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How is basic different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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basic meaning: what does it mean?
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basic pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
basic is pronounced as /ˈbeɪsɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
basic definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This course offers a basic introductory module in biology for beginners. Translation: Этот курс предлагает базовый вводный модуль по биологии для новичков.
Is basic part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, basic (базовый) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is basic part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, basic (базовый) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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