basic
gb/bˈeɪsɪk/ us/bˈeɪsɪk/
A2
Anglais
~ 1000
alapvető, egyszerű, alapfelszereltségű, sablonos, basic, tucatízlésű, bázikus, lúgos
A2
1
alapvető
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is basic
The basic idea is easy to understand.
Az alapvető gondolatot könnyű megérteni.
We need to cover the basic rules before starting the game.
A játék megkezdése előtt át kell vennünk az alapvető szabályokat.
She has only a basic knowledge of Spanish.
Good health care is a basic human right.
The manual explains the basic steps for installation.
Exemples pédagogiques
This is a basic question.
Ez egy alapvető kérdés.
I need to learn basic English words.
Meg kell tanulnom az alapvető angol szavakat.
Water is a basic need for life.
He knows the basic rules of the game.
We teach basic computer skills.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'basic' with 'basis'. 'Basis' is a noun meaning the foundation or reason for something, while 'basic' is usually an adjective describing simplicity or importance.
Sens
simple and essential
Collocations
basic idea
|basic skill
|basic need
|basic information
|basic principle
Synonymes
fundamental (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or technical contexts.)
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essential (Emphasizes necessity more strongly than 'basic'.)
Antonymes
advanced (Refers to a higher or more complex level than 'basic'.)
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complex (Suggests something with many parts or details, opposite of simple.)
Thèmes
daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Simple and important; the most necessary part of something.
Forming the simplest, most important, or necessary part of something.
A2
2
egyszerű
A1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is basic
The hotel room was clean but very basic.
A hotelszoba tiszta volt, de nagyon egyszerű.
We bought the basic model without extra features.
Az alapmodellt vettük meg, extra funkciók nélkül.
The food was basic but tasty.
Her clothing style is quite basic.
This phone has only the most basic functions.
Exemples pédagogiques
The room is basic but nice.
A szoba egyszerű, de kellemes.
He has a basic phone.
Egyszerű telefonja van.
We stayed in a basic hotel.
The design is very basic.
I want a basic car without extras.
Sens
simple, not sophisticated
Collocations
basic design
|basic model
|basic version
|basic service
Synonymes
plain (Focuses on lack of decoration or complexity.)
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rudimentary (Suggests being very simple, possibly incomplete or primitive.)
Antonymes
luxurious (Suggests high comfort and quality, the opposite of plain.)
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sophisticated (Implies advanced design or complexity.)
Thèmes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Plain and simple; not fancy or advanced.
Not having advanced features, detail, or sophistication; plain or simple.
B2
INFORMAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is basic
He's so basic—he only drinks pumpkin spice lattes in the fall.
Annyira basic: ősszel csak pumpkin spice lattét iszik.
That outfit is cute but kind of basic.
Cuki ez a szett, de kicsit sablonos.
She loves all the most basic TV shows.
Exemples pédagogiques
My friend is very basic. She likes all the popular things.
Az egyik barátnőm nagyon basic: minden népszerű dolgot szeret.
He is so basic. He watches only famous movies.
Annyira sablonos. Csak híres filmeket néz.
She is basic. She likes the same clothes as everyone.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize this slang meaning and could misunderstand it as simply 'simple'. Context is important.
Sens
unoriginal and mainstream (slang)
Collocations
so basic
|totally basic
Synonymes
mainstream (Neutral term for widely accepted tastes; lacks the negative tone of 'basic' in slang.)
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cliché (Focuses on overused ideas or behaviors.)
Antonymes
unique (Emphasizes being different from others in taste or behavior.)
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original (Highlights creativity and individuality.)
Thèmes
slang
|pop culture
|communication
|emotions
Définition
(Slang) Liking things that are popular and common, not special or different.
(Slang) Showing tastes, interests, or behavior that are unoriginal, predictable, and mainstream, especially in a way seen as lacking individuality.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
Ammonia is a basic substance.
Az ammónia bázikus anyag.
The solution became basic after adding sodium hydroxide.
Az oldat bázikussá vált, miután nátrium-hidroxidot adtak hozzá.
Soapy water is usually basic.
Exemples pédagogiques
This liquid is basic, not acidic.
Ez a folyadék lúgos, nem savas.
Soap makes water basic.
A szappan lúgossá teszi a vizet.
Baking soda water is basic.
Sens
having pH above 7 (chemistry)
Collocations
basic solution
|basic compound
Synonymes
alkaline (More technical term used interchangeably in chemistry contexts.)
Antonymes
acidic (Having a pH less than 7; chemically opposite to 'basic'.)
Thèmes
science
Définition
In science, having a pH higher than 7; opposite of acidic.
(Chemistry) Having the properties of a base; having a pH greater than 7.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
basic
API
GB/bˈeɪsɪk/
US/bˈeɪsɪk/
Syllabes et accentuation
ba - sic (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (ba)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: basic
Famille de mots
Expressions
back to basics
1/bˈæk tə bˈeɪsɪks/
idiom
returning to fundamentals
To return to simple and most important ways of doing something.
Exemples
- The coach decided it was time to go back to basics and focus on passing skills.
- After trying many new strategies, the team went back to basics.
basic training
1/bˈeɪsɪk tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
initial military instruction
The first training that people get when they join the army.
Exemples
- He completed his basic training before being sent overseas.
- Basic training lasts for eight weeks.