Basic and First-string

Basic adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.

First-string and basic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "First-string" instead an adjective "Basic".

Nearby Words: base, basis, basically, basics, basicity

First-string adjective - Of the very best kind.

Basic and first-string are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basic" instead an adjective phrase "First-string".