ABC Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

ABC

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈsē

Definition of ABC

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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How did a society just getting to grips with the alphabet produce works of such sophistication?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
The Korean alphabet is created under King Sejong during the Joseon Dynasty.

— New York Times, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of alphabet

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The team fired long-time pitching coach Scott Emerson on Monday and replaced him with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs on an interim basis.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
The Royals had a chance to win in the ninth, loading the bases against Padres closer Mason Miller.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

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The Vampire Lestat showrunner Rolin Jones put the 265-year-old rock star through the ringer during the season 3 finale, but that doesn’t mean Lestat (Sam Reid) stopped caring about his grammar.

— Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
LLMs, for example, are not given robust, explicit prescriptions on grammar, or an overly structured map for interpreting what matters and why about every point of knowledge in their datasets.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of grammar

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Winning a golf tournament is a difficult thing to do, with myriad factors and elements pouring ultimately into one formula.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Antiques made of straw, raffia, and bamboo contrast with modern steel elements like the Boffi kitchen island.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026

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