Basic and Reference

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Basic noun - (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant.

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Reference and basic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reference" instead a noun "Basic".

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

Reference noun - Something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information.

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Basic and reference are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basic" instead a noun "Reference".

The basic plot is always the same (Protagonist is killed by bad guys, along with someone else close to him, revenge ensues) and all the protagonists' names reference crow or raven (Draven, Corven, Corvis, Cuervo).

Source: Recurring Element
While they have an intuitive understanding of San Dimas Time, their basic response to everything is almost always (a) tell a dumb joke, (b) make a rock music reference, (c) going along with what someone smarter suggests, or (d) some combination of the above.

Source: Idiot Hero / Film
The way Arianna crosses her legs in a way meant to titillate in the first act seems to reference Basic Instinct.

Source: Visual Novel / don't take it personally babe, it just ain't your story

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