basic
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basic with Russian translation
basic usage examples
Этот курс предлагает базовый вводный модуль по биологии для новичков.
This course offers a basic introductory module in biology for beginners.
Учитель дал несколько базовых упражнений по алгебре, чтобы развить навыки учеников.
The teacher assigned a few basic exercises in algebra to build students' skills.
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basic synonyms
What's the difference between basic / introductory / foundational / primary / fundamental / simple
Identical in everyday use — denotes something forming a base or simple introductory level.
She has basic computer skills.
У неё базовые навыки работы на компьютере.
Specifically refers to an initial or beginner-level stage, course or remark.
She took an introductory economics class.
Она посещала вводный курс экономики.
Emphasizes serving as a foundation or base; more formal and often used in academic contexts.
Trust is foundational to any healthy relationship.
Доверие является фундаментальным для любых здоровых отношений.
Means first in order or importance — can overlap with 'basic' but often stresses priority or main role.
Our primary goal is customer satisfaction.
Наша первичная цель — удовлетворённость клиентов.
More formal than 'basic' — emphasizes being an underlying principle or root cause.
Understanding grammar is fundamental to learning a language.
Понимание грамматики фундаментально для изучения языка.
Focuses on lack of complexity rather than being fundamental; can mean easy or plain.
Keep the instructions simple so everyone understands.
Сделайте инструкции простыми, чтобы все поняли.
Refers to what is normal, expected, or commonly used — not necessarily fundamental.
We follow standard safety procedures.
Мы соблюдаем стандартные процедуры безопасности.
Implies something is basic in a minimal, undeveloped, or incomplete way; slightly negative.
He has only a rudimentary understanding of the language.
У него лишь рутинированное/минимальное понимание языка.
Stresses necessity or indispensability rather than mere fundamentality or simplicity.
Water is essential for life.
Вода необходима для жизни.
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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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How to pronounce basic and what this word means
basic translation: базовый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce basic
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
basic translation
базовый
basic examples
This course offers a basic introductory module in biology for beginners.
basic transcription
/ˈbeɪsɪk/, /ˈbeɪsɪk/
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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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