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
  • The set also includes the new CASETiFY Alphabet Plushes, with a distinct plush for every letter of the alphabet, each with a different design, texture, and material.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The children began demanding lessons in numbers and the alphabet.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of alphabet
Noun
  • Pricing Happy Head’s topical solution is billed on a monthly basis, with a single bottle containing two ounces of treatment solution.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rice had a side hustle as a vintage dealer and brought in plenty of pieces from the same era, including 1950s sofas by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a pair of 1970s blue suede armchairs, and benches from France with colorful bases.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of basis
Noun
  • The writing toolkit covers keyword research, blog generation, rewriting, summarizing, grammar checks, social comments, and brand-voice creation.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Grammatical gender is an essential part of Spanish grammar and should be learned.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of grammar
Noun
  • The simulated elements use a detailed 3D computer model of the same device.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These elements give it a look grounded in Persian art, which is different from the futuristic style usually seen at Burning Man.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of elements
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