Examples of “basic” in a Sentence

adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.

• You need only basic cooking skills to follow this simple recipe.
• Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school.
• The hotel room was basic but clean.

adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.

• Soap is slightly basic, which helps it break down grease.
• Litmus paper turns blue when you dip it in a basic liquid.
• Baking soda dissolved in water produces a basic solution.

noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.

• The course teaches the basics of first aid in just one evening.
• Once you know the basics of chess, you can start playing games.
• Before we go further, let's cover the basics.