Synonyms for Basic
Definition of basic
adjective
- pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients"; "basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities"
- reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality; "a basic story line"; "a canonical syllable pattern"
- serving as a base or starting point; "a basic course in Russian"; "basic training for raw recruits"; "a set of basic tools"; "an introductory art course"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "basic"
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"Basic" in song lyrics
See how basic is used in real songs:
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"My name is basic"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"Is it on, is it beyond basic"
Aesop Rock — Boombox -
"I catapult brain opera past basic"
Aesop Rock — The Yes and the Y'all