basic
gb/bˈeɪsɪk/ us/bˈeɪsɪk/
A2
אנגלית
~ 1000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
A2
property
1
simple and essential
Simple and important; the most necessary part of something.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is basic
טעות נפוצה:
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.
מילים נרדפות
fundamental (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or technical contexts.)
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essential (Emphasizes necessity more strongly than 'basic'.)
הפכים
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.)
צירופים
basic idea
|basic skill
|basic need
|basic information
|basic principle
נושאים
daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The basic idea is easy to understand.
- We need to cover the basic rules before starting the game.
- She has only a basic knowledge of Spanish.
- Good health care is a basic human right.
- The manual explains the basic steps for installation.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- This is a basic question.
- I need to learn basic English words.
- Water is a basic need for life.
- He knows the basic rules of the game.
- We teach basic computer skills.
adjective
A2
property
2
simple, not sophisticated
Plain and simple; not fancy or advanced.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is basic
מילים נרדפות
plain (Focuses on lack of decoration or complexity.)
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rudimentary (Suggests being very simple, possibly incomplete or primitive.)
הפכים
luxurious (Suggests high comfort and quality, the opposite of plain.)
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sophisticated (Implies advanced design or complexity.)
צירופים
basic design
|basic model
|basic version
|basic service
נושאים
daily life
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The hotel room was clean but very basic.
- We bought the basic model without extra features.
- The food was basic but tasty.
- Her clothing style is quite basic.
- This phone has only the most basic functions.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The room is basic but nice.
- He has a basic phone.
- We stayed in a basic hotel.
- The design is very basic.
- I want a basic car without extras.
adjective
informal
B2
property
3
unoriginal and mainstream (slang)
(Slang) Liking things that are popular and common, not special or different.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is basic
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may not realize this slang meaning and could misunderstand it as simply 'simple'. Context is important.
מילים נרדפות
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.)
הפכים
unique (Emphasizes being different from others in taste or behavior.)
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original (Highlights creativity and individuality.)
צירופים
so basic
|totally basic
נושאים
slang
|pop culture
|communication
|emotions
דוגמאות
- He's so basic—he only drinks pumpkin spice lattes in the fall.
- That outfit is cute but kind of basic.
- She loves all the most basic TV shows.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- My friend is very basic. She likes all the popular things.
- He is so basic. He watches only famous movies.
- She is basic. She likes the same clothes as everyone.
adjective
technical
B2
property
4
having pH above 7 (chemistry)
In science, having a pH higher than 7; opposite of acidic.
מילים נרדפות
alkaline (More technical term used interchangeably in chemistry contexts.)
הפכים
acidic (Having a pH less than 7; chemically opposite to 'basic'.)
צירופים
basic solution
|basic compound
נושאים
science
דוגמאות
- Ammonia is a basic substance.
- The solution became basic after adding sodium hydroxide.
- Soapy water is usually basic.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- This liquid is basic, not acidic.
- Soap makes water basic.
- Baking soda water is basic.
דקדוק
ביטויים
back to basics
1/bˈæk tə bˈeɪsɪks/
idiom
returning to fundamentals
To return to simple and most important ways of doing something.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- He completed his basic training before being sent overseas.
- Basic training lasts for eight weeks.