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
  • It’s designed to help parents teach numbers, counting, the alphabet, colors, shapes, fine motor skills and more.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • How did a society just getting to grips with the alphabet produce works of such sophistication?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of alphabet
Noun
  • Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove visited starter Noah Schultz after the left-hander hit Cleveland Guardians cleanup batter Jo Adell with a pitch to load the bases with one out Friday at Rate Field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of basis
Noun
  • How will the tightly knotted structure of the grammar and syntax loosen into meaning?
    — Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That can be true of certain elements and film grammar, and film language evolves with that.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of grammar
Noun
  • The introduction of liquid glass has led to larger, more graphical elements that have taken over in terms of clarity and ease of use.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • While Tehran's civilian government is seeking economic relief and sanctions easing, elements within the security establishment may view continued pressure in the strait as an important source of leverage.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of elements
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