basics
[plural noun]
essentials, brass tacks (informal), fundamentals, nitty-gritty (informal), nuts and bolts (informal), principles, rudiments

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ba‧sics /ˈbeɪsɪks/ noun [plural]

1. the most important and necessary facts about something, from which other possibilities and ideas may develop
basics of
the basics of French grammar
Here are some of the basics you will need to know.

2. things that everyone needs in order to live or to deal with a particular situation:
basics like food and education

3. back to basics used to describe a return to teaching or doing the most important or simplest things:
A lot of parents want schools to get back to basics.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

basics
noun
VERB + BASICS grasp, know, learn, master, pick up, understand | cover The book covers the basics of massage.
concentrate on, stick to It's best to stick to basics when planning such a large party.
get/go back to, get down to It's time our education system got back to basics
PHRASES get the basics right The important thing is to get the basics right.

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