essentials
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the most important things you need to live or to do a specific activity.
the fundamental items or conditions required for survival or for a particular purpose.
Simple“When we went camping, we only packed the essentials like food, water, and a tent.”
In context“The relief agency focused on delivering essentials such as clean water and medical supplies to the displaced families before addressing long-term infrastructure needs.”
UsageAlways used in the plural form in this sense.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the most important facts or skills you need to understand a subject.
the basic principles or fundamental elements of a field of study or a complex topic.
Simple“This short course will teach you the essentials of digital photography in one weekend.”
In context“Before moving on to advanced calculus, students must demonstrate a firm grasp of the essentials of algebraic functions.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'of'.
SynonymsAntonymsdetailsminutiae