English / word

basic

adjective A2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

simple, necessary, or at the first level

fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point

forming the most important or simplest part of something

In context

I know some basic English words.

Learn the basic rules before writing the report.

Synonyms

simple,essential,fundamental

Antonyms

advanced,complex,secondary

Collocations

basic skills,basic knowledge,basic principles