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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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

Research suggests that these tools can help identify grammar errors and improve sentence structure and clarity.

— Antonio Perez-Nunez, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
The grammar is good, the structure is clean, and everyone seems to be transforming, reimagining, unlocking or navigating something.

— Amanda Simonian, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of grammar

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The guiding principle is an 80/20 sourcing philosophy that means just 20% of the food is imported while 80% is from the archipelago.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
As a young student, Adnan left for Paris and later completed advanced studies in philosophy at Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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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

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