ABC

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈsē How to pronounce ABC (audio)
Definition of ABCnext
as in principles
usually ABC's or ABCs plural general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based a book on the ABCs of computer usage

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  1. alphabet
  2. basis
  3. grammar
  4. elements
Noun
  • Another childlike exercise: Go through the whole alphabet, naming things around you that start with each letter.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 15 Oct. 2024
  • South Korea was closed for Hangul Day, a holiday commemorating the invention of Hangul, the Korean alphabet.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of alphabet
Noun
  • This is why Russia, China and India are all expanding their number of bases, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and even Iran are looking to secure a foothold on the continent.
    The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • His attorney William Sulton argued during a 20-minute initial appearance that there was no legal basis for the charges and, afterward, accused the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office of bringing the charges to get media attention.
    Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of basis
Noun
  • As a cast member, Moreno participated in sketches to help elementary school students develop their reading and grammar skills.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Rewrite changes the sentence's tone from casual to professional, for example, while Proofread fixes typos and improves grammar.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of grammar
Noun
  • As has been in the past, there are give-and-take elements associated with choosing prestige.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Here are some key elements behind the complex brain chemistry of being lovestruck.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of elements
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