Word
essentials
Phoneticses·sen·tials, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛˈsɛnʃəɫz/
UK/ɪsˈɛnʃəlz/
Definitions
01basic necessities
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun
n. the most important things you need to live or to do a specific activity.
n. the fundamental items or conditions required for survival or for a particular purpose.
“When we went camping, we only packed the essentials like food, water, and a tent.”
“The relief agency focused on delivering essentials such as clean water and medical supplies to the displaced families before addressing long-term infrastructure needs.”
Usage
Always used in the plural form in this sense.
Synonyms
02core information
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. the most important facts or skills you need to understand a subject.
n. the basic principles or fundamental elements of a field of study or a complex topic.
“This short course will teach you the essentials of digital photography in one weekend.”
“Before moving on to advanced calculus, students must demonstrate a firm grasp of the essentials of algebraic functions.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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