Definisi : n; the ~s, asas-asas: the ~s of religion, asas-asas agama. (Kamus Inggeris-Melayu Dewan)
Definisi : ~ to, penting: determination is ~ to success, keazaman penting utk mencapai kejayaan; (Kamus Inggeris-Melayu Dewan)
Definisi : adj 1. basic, asas, dasar: this principle was ~ to all his beliefs, prinsip ini merupakan asas kpd semua kepercayaannya; the ~ rules governing grammar, peraturan-peraturan asas yg menguasai tatabahasa; there is a ~ difference between the two schools of thought, ada perbezaan asas antara dua aliran pemikiran itu; 2. most important, utama: the ~ question happens to be a political one, persoalan utama kebetulannya persoalan politik; (Kamus Inggeris-Melayu Dewan)