How to Use basic in a Sentence

basic

1 of 2 adjective

• She lacks even the most basic skills necessary for the job.
• In this class, you will learn the basic principles of chemistry.
• That's just the basic salary without overtime or tips.
• The basic difference between the two companies is their size.
• At its most basic level, the book is about a father's relationship with his children.
• The motel is comfortable but pretty basic: you get the necessities all right, but no luxuries.
• Their basic line has not changed.
  — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
• Keep scrolling for more basic white tees for spring.
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
• But there are basic canned and dried goods, snacks and frozen foods.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
• Rule #4 is that first phones should be basic phones.
  — Jean M. Twenge, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
• Cover your basic costs in case of job loss.
  — Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
• That’s a basic no-no in lacrosse, from the pee-wee leagues to the pros.
  — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2023
• The basic trend held up year after year.
  — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
• Grocery stores ran low on basic foods like meat and eggs.
  — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
• The free tier will remain for those with more basic needs.
  — Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 May 2026
• In other words, even the most basic items have to shine.
  — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
• Instead, choose a pair with a basic gray tint.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
• Spanx is all about not-so-basic basics.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
• Swap your basic linen pants for these pleated linen trousers.
  — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
• Smart scales have moved beyond basic weigh-ins for years now.
  — New Atlas, 1 July 2026
• There are gaps in our basic services.
  — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
• That's how banks in a very basic sense would make their profit.
  — James Brown, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2023
• Some of this follows from basic physics.
  — Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
• And basic goods are in short supply.
  — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
• Many schools are trying to catch kids up on the most basic math skills.
  — Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
• Large numbers make this basic, no-frills alarm clock easy to read.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
• In his telling, the story comes down to basic physics, not hype.
  — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
• The Nuggets are too smart to do something so basic.
  — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
• This is far less than what the costs of covering basic needs are.
  — Andrea Flynn, STAT, 7 July 2023
• The basic story is easy to pick up, but there’s a lot to dig into.
  — Brittany Vincent, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2023

basic

2 of 2 noun

• He starts basic in two months.
• He's teaching me the basics of Japanese cooking.
• Tend the basics so your day flows smoother.
  — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
• Third graders learn the basics.
  — John Ruwitch, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
• The high school girls helped guide her through the sport’s basics.
  — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2023
• The plan now is to pare things back a bit and get back to the basics.
  — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2019
• How does one stick to the basics in that context?
  — Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
• Here are some of her tips beyond the basics.
  — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
• These are the basics that people must pay.
  — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 May 2026
• How to hard boil an egg Let’s start with the basics.
  — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
• To give them all the basics, because that is their right.
  — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
• Spanx is all about not-so-basic basics.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
• This is a basic of life and the county should be able to do that.
  — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 14 Mar. 2022
• Get back to the basics of pie baking with this old-school tool.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
• And not just the basics, which is barely taught in our schools.
  — Roy S. Johnson | [email protected], al, 16 Aug. 2019
• Nail those basics, and the rest tends to fall into place.
  — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
• And the sort of thing Wendy talked about is the basics of a deal.
  — ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
• The sale goes beyond the basics, too.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
• Here are the basics to keep your indoor plant healthy (and alive).
  — NBC News, 31 Oct. 2019
• Guests weren't being charged for the basics.
  — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
• Here are a few basics tips to get your started and help you along your way.
  — Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, 11 July 2018
• Both results came down to basics.
  — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
• And then your basics still matter.
  — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
• From the slopes to the streets, this wardrobe basic is a packing must-have.
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
• And yes, there are so many more sites and these basics this week apply to them all.
  — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
• The basics take up too much of the paycheck to begin with.
  — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 May 2026
• In a way, people are looking to go back to the basics.
  — Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
• In the studio, Soledad took us through the basics.
  — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
• Please hire and train people to know the basics of your business.
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
• But every parent wants more than just the basics for their child.
  — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026