How to Use basic in a Sentence

basic

1 of 2 adjective

• She lacks even the most basic skills necessary for the job.
• In this class, you will learn the basic principles of chemistry.
• That's just the basic salary without overtime or tips.
• The basic difference between the two companies is their size.
• At its most basic level, the book is about a father's relationship with his children.
• The motel is comfortable but pretty basic: you get the necessities all right, but no luxuries.
• That’s a basic no-no in lacrosse, from the pee-wee leagues to the pros.
  — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2023
• But there are basic canned and dried goods, snacks and frozen foods.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
• The current basic rate of income tax in the UK is 20 pence per pound.
  — Suzi Ring, Bloomberg.com, 4 June 2023
• Here’s some basic step-count math: 1,000 steps is about half a mile.
  — Gretchen Reynolds, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
• The basic story is easy to pick up, but there’s a lot to dig into.
  — Brittany Vincent, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2023
• So the first step is teaching your child how to use a pad, when to change it, and basic hygiene.
  — Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 June 2023
• This is far less than what the costs of covering basic needs are.
  — Andrea Flynn, STAT, 7 July 2023
• The basic fighting forces that Russia have in Ukraine haven't changed.
  — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 25 June 2023
• How to Use a Can Opener What is the correct way to use a basic can opener?
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
• The basic approach is to copy something, to sketch something out.
  — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2023
• The story of the spies is viewed as an episode revealing the Jews’ basic lack of faith in God (Numbers 13,14).
  — Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
• Research shows that those who learn basic AI skills now can boost their salaries by 25%.
  — Tarika Barrett, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
• These are very basic things that most moral people that want to obey the law are following.
  — Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024
• The streaming service can then be purchased for $4.99 monthly for the most basic plan.
  — oregonlive, 15 June 2023
• The basic principle is to get hot blood near the skin, where heat can dissipate in a number of ways.
  — Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2023
• Much of the research Schlanger writes about has been published in the past ten years, but that basic divide remains in place.
  — Rachel Riederer, The New Yorker, 12 June 2024
• That the people who come to these pieces will, in large measure, agree with their basic framework to begin with.
  — David Remnick, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2024
• It’s got basic features that line up with its budget price point.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
• There are three basic types: lightweight, standard and fast-set.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
• Cute hair accessories—bun cuffs, pins, and headbands—are the quickest way to ramp up the style of a basic messy bun in seconds.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
• Finding basic facts – even the status of the case – is like, well, like finding a body in a Walker County coal mine.
  — John Archibald | [e-mail], al, 21 July 2023
• Even the most basic pole moves are no joke: Getting off the ground at all is kind of like doing a pull up, a push up, a crunch, and an air squat all at once.
  — Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Aug. 2024
• Also on a basic level, this expands your mind and the realm of what is possible.
  — Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2023
• Keep these basic guidelines in mind when pulling up your garlic crop to ensure the bulbs are completely ripe and damage-free.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024

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basic

2 of 2 noun

• He starts basic in two months.
• He's teaching me the basics of Japanese cooking.
• The high school girls helped guide her through the sport’s basics.
  — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2023
• Though the system has been through a number of tweaks over the years, the basics are still the same.
  — Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
• Teachers sort of teach the basics, the parents want to be able to teach the life skills and some of the moral code.
  — Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024
• Get back to the basics of pie baking with this old-school tool.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
• It’s equipped with the basics — a sink, toilet and shower.
  — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
• Please hire and train people to know the basics of your business.
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
• Bring spices and pantry basics, and shop for local fare.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
• Get to know the basics of bedding before shopping to choose the right style.
  — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
• The Express teach kids the basics and fundamentals of the sport.
  — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2023
• As the album pared down to the basics, Swift embraced her acoustic roots.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
• The key to not over packing is to start with your basics and essentials.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 13 May 2024
• Book a lesson at one of the lakeside windsurfing schools to get the basics.
  — Brittany Loggins, Women's Health, 23 June 2023
• The department store has many styles but may be too pricey for basics.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
• From brands like Coach and Levi’s to Reebok and Chaco, this is the best place to start for investing in spring basics.
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
• Check out this list of hearty recipes that cover all the basics for the best, hot sides that will take your barbeque to the next level.
  — USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
• And even the staidest basics can make a statement when worn correctly.
  — Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2023
• Think low weights for this exercise, and focus on the basics of the movement.
  — David Otey, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
• Shoppers looking for price breaks on basics may have to wait.
  — Heather Haddon, wsj.com, 25 Apr. 2023
• Her husband, meanwhile, stuck to basics with a striped tee, jeans, and a baseball cap.
  — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2023
• Palestinians are in need of the basics and Israel won’t allow those needs to be met.
  — Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
• Dancing with the Stars' Jenna Johnson, who worked with Gosling for two weeks to go over some dance basics for the film, praised his skills.
  — Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
• In general, keep the focus on the exciting parts rather than the basics.
  — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Dec. 2023
• Anyone due for a basics overhaul knows that an Everlane sale is the best place to start.
  — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2023
• After high school, a one-year filmmaking course called MAPS taught them the basics.
  — Vulture, 17 July 2023
• But this thought about going back to 1948 really goes to the basics: the Zionist view is that the Arabs want to destroy the Jewish state.
  — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023
• The Times explains some basics about drug cited in Matthew Perry’s death.
  — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2023
• There are also a number of basics on sale, including white socks for $13 and a Puma sports bra for $23.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
• For the uninitiated, there’s a lot to learn, but the basics aren’t too complicated.
  — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 18 Nov 2024