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

In his first at-bat, the Mets had the bases loaded with one out.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026
Longtime city employee Megan Van Voorhis was appointed to fill Dignan’s position on an interim basis.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

Ruby, who tutors rich children for money, knows enough to read the grammar.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Austen must have made some of these revisions herself, but it is believed that the grammar and punctuation in her later novels were cleaned up by a man named William Gifford, who was an editor at Austen’s publisher, John Murray.

— Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of grammar

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Some of its members have advocated for open borders, and believe gender is a social construct, both of which have been fodder for inflammatory social media content from those seeking to discredit the philosophy.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Get clear on what your company actually needs next, then find the person with the talent, judgment, track record and leadership philosophy to get you there.

— Jamie Savage, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of philosophy

Noun

Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
From polished and ladylike to more relaxed and directional, the skirt felt like the foundation of the spring wardrobe, signaling a shift toward more intentional, feminine dressing.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of foundation

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