ABC'S Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

ABC's

noun

variants or ABCs

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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Noun

The defense trial accounts of bias were connected to Weeks’ rulings, which were within his discretion and not a basis for recusal, prosecutors argued.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
The combination of large-scale pre-training, distributed post-training and feedback-driven learning after deployment forms the basis of GO-3 Preview.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

But being less polished doesn't mean leaving bad grammar and typos in your work.

— Erica Dhawan, Contributor, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Many are religious texts, including interpretations of the Quran, but others deal with astrology, grammar, and language.

— Kang-Chun Cheng, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of grammar

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People in search of healthcare do not care which national story others wish to project onto a molecule, device, or platform, which regulatory philosophy defines it, or which flag stands behind a laboratory.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
That philosophy fits in well with Angel City, which, under sporting director Mark Parsons and majority owners Willow Bay and Bob Iger, has expanded its support staff to include a psychologist and a mental performance coach.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of philosophy

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The two nearly complete skeletons that serve as the foundation for the new research date to the Late Triassic period nearly 237 million years ago.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Felucca is the foundation for many other community firmware projects, transforming the FM-1 into a true multi-engine synth.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of foundation

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Writer Arati Menon heads to Kitchen on the Edge of the World, a four-day event where top chefs harness the Arctic elements and local ingredients to create extraordinary culinary experiences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
The gaps between elements aren’t consistent, which makes the buds look seem cheaply put together.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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