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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.
fee
Noun
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A fee is the money you pay for some kinds of services, such as legal advice, education, or club membership.
School fees have increased again this year.
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(law) An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord in return for certain services.
He held his lands in fee of the Earl of Chester.