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basic
Adjective
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When something is basic, it is simple.
Everyone in the army has to have basic training.
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When something is basic, it is fundamental or important.
Water is a basic necessity of human life: you cannot live without it.
basic
Noun
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Basics are things that are essential.
Beginners must first learn the basics before they become experts.
buff
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noun
(= fan)
an ardent follower and admirer
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verb
(= buffet)
strike, beat repeatedly
The wind buffeted him
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verb
polish and make shiny
buff the wooden floors
buff my shoes
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adjective
of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
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noun
a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
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noun
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
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noun
bare skin; naked
swimming in the buff
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noun
(= yellowish brown)
a medium to dark tan color