ABC's

noun

variants or ABCs
Definition of ABC'snext
plural of ABC
as in principles
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. basis
  2. grammar
  3. philosophy
  4. foundation
  5. elements
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
  • During the debates, Sen. Pete Wilson (R-Calif.) pushed to include the admission of temporary workers on an annual basis.
    Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made by History, TIME, 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
  • At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of philosophy
Noun
  • Which means, if their home and immediate family is stable, their foundation is solid and all the stuff going on around their home life isn’t in focus.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • However, the plan builds on that foundation by strengthening and expanding community partnerships and coordinating routine meetings to monitor progress.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • This involves not only visual elements like logos and colors but also your tone and messaging.
    Spencer Williams, 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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