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

Halpin watched the ball clear the wall in right-center then launched his bat over his head and into the sky before rounding the bases.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Brewers third baseman David Hamilton rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

Initially, videos were geared towards people looking to learn Spanish as a foreign language and understand grammar topics.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
And so lyric arrives, unbridled by the laws of grammar, pressing its hooves to the measure of music.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of grammar

Noun

Through this collaboration, Walsh will translate that philosophy into the development of a complete seasonal story for Rebecca Taylor.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Read on for the products, routines, style staples, and parenting philosophies getting her through this season of motherhood.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of philosophy

Noun

It is understood Kering plans to build on the foundation left by Vaccarello, also spying additional opportunities in jewelry.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The market is one cornerstone of a larger scene that has built an outsized reputation for dining on the foundation of the Stitts' vision and mentorship.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
And above all, there are a lot of elements that can disappear overnight due to a change in technology.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of elements

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