based
beɪst
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Definition of based - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
locationhaving a specific location or foundation
  • The company is based in New York..
located situated
2.
foundationfounded on a particular idea or principle
  • The theory is based on scientific research.
anchored grounded rooted
3.
internet slangSlangUSadmirable for rejecting popular opinionsSlangUS
  • Her based comments sparked a lot of discussions.
independent nonconformist unconventional
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Expressions with based

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derive from a particular source
His argument is based on scientific research.
made mainly from cheese or containing a lot of cheese
This is a cheese-based dip for chips.
made mainly from or containing coffee
She ordered a coffee-based milkshake.
located on solid ground rather than on water or in air
The country deployed land-based missiles along its northern border.
related to or consisting of plants
The restaurant offers a plant-based menu.
inspired by something but not following it closely
This movie is loosely based on a true story.

Origin of based

Old French, baser (to lower)

Terms with based included in their meaning

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ingredient
made with or containing cocoa-based ingredients
drinking vessel
drinking container made from clear hardened sand-based material
condiment
spicy seed-based paste used to flavor sandwiches and food
oiln.
energy
petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant
beliefs
personal belief or judgment not based on proof
beverage
milk-based drink often with ice cream
customary
based on customs passed through generations
school grade
level in school based on age

Examples of based in a sentence

  • Our main office is based in London.
  • The policy is based on outdated assumptions.
  • Her argument was based on false premises.
  • His based attitude impressed his peers.
  • The influencer's based opinions gained her followers.

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  1. French:implanté, fondé, ...
  2. German:ansässig, basiert, ...
  3. Italian:situato, fondato, ...
  4. Spanish:situado, basado, ...
  5. Portuguese:sediada, baseado, ...
  6. Chinese:位于......的, 以...为基础, ...
  7. Japanese:拠点を置く, 基づいている, ...
  8. Arabic:مقر, قَائِم عَلَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמוּקָם, מְבוּסָס, ...
  10. Russian:расположенный, основанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розташований, заснований, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थित, निर्भर, ...
base
beɪs

Definition of base - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
structurelowest part or foundation of something
  • The base of the statue is made of marble..
bottom foundation
2.
operationscentral location for operations or activities
  • The company set up its base in New York.
center headquarters hub
3.
planningfoundation or starting point for ideas or actions
  • The theory has a strong base in scientific research.
basis foundation groundwork

Verb

tr.
1.
locationlocate at a specific place
  • The company is based in New York..
situate station
2.
foundationestablish as the foundation for something
  • They based their argument on recent studies..
establish found ground

Adjective

1.
moralitymorally low or dishonorable
  • His base actions shocked everyone.
dishonorable ignoble vile
2.
qualityof inferior quality or value
  • The base metal was not worth much.
inferior worthless
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create something from an existing source or idea
The movie is based on a popular novel.
base that a runner must touch third in baseball
The player slid into third base just in time..
use something as a foundation
The movie is based upon a true story.
make contact with someone to consult or review
Let's touch base next week about the project.
used to suggest talking briefly to share updates or plans
Let's touch base after the meeting to compare notes.
make contact with someone
I need to touch base with my manager about the project.

Origin of base

Latin, basis (foundation)

Examples of base in a sentence

  • We need to inspect the base of the bridge.
  • The military base was strategically located near the border.
  • The expedition team returned to base after a long day of exploration.
  • The survey results provide a base for our proposal.
  • We used last year's budget as a base for discussion.
  • The runner stole second base with ease.

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  1. French:base, baser, ...
  2. German:Basis, stationieren, ...
  3. Italian:fondamento, basare, ...
  4. Spanish:fundamento, situar, ...
  5. Portuguese:fundamento, situar, ...
  6. Chinese:根基, 位于, ...
  7. Japanese:土台, 拠点を置く, ...
  8. Arabic:قاعِدَة, اِتَّخَذَ مَقَرًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּסִיס, לְמַקֵּם, ...
  10. Russian:основание, основывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фундамент, базувати, ...
  12. Hindi:आधार, स्थित होना, ...

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