Definition
Definition of basest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
morally lowhaving the lowest moral standards
- His basest actions shocked everyone.
2.
lowest qualitymost inferior in quality or value
- This is the basest metal we have.
Origin of basest
Old English, bæst (inner bark)
Examples of basest in a sentence
She was accused of the basest betrayal. That was the basest form of flattery.
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- French:ignoble, le plus bas, ...
- German:niederträchtigste, minderwertigste, ...
- Italian:più vile, ...
- Spanish:más bajo, ...
- Portuguese:mais baixo, ...
- Chinese:最卑鄙的, 最劣质的, ...
- Japanese:最も卑劣な, 最低の, ...
- Arabic:أحَطّ, أَحَطّ, ...
- Hebrew:נָחוּת בְּיוֹתֵר, נָחוּת בְּיוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:самый подлый, ...
- Ukrainian:найбільш ниций, найнижчий, ...
- Hindi:नीचतम, सबसे घटिया, ...
Definition of base - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
structurelowest part or foundation of something
- The base of the statue is made of marble..
2.
operationscentral location for operations or activities
- The company set up its base in New York.
3.
planningfoundation or starting point for ideas or actions
- The theory has a strong base in scientific research.
4.
sportsimportant area in sports or games
- He reached the third base safely.
5.
cookingmain ingredient in a mixture
- Water is the base for this soup.
6.
mathematicsTECH. lowest part of a geometric figureTECH.
- The base of the triangle is 5 cm long.
7.
chemistryTECH. chemical compound that reacts with acidsTECH.
- Sodium hydroxide is a common base in chemistry.
8.
linguisticsTECH. morpheme serving as a foundation for affixesTECH.
- The word 'unhappiness' has 'happy' as its base.
9.
biologyTECH. nucleotide's nucleobase in DNA or RNATECH.
- Adenine is a base found in DNA.
Verb
1.
locationlocate at a specific place
- The company is based in New York..
2.
foundationestablish as the foundation for something
- They based their argument on recent studies..
Adjective
1.
moralitymorally low or dishonorable
- His base actions shocked everyone.
2.
qualityof inferior quality or value
- The base metal was not worth much.
3.
metalsTECH. alloyed with inferior metalTECH.
- The base coin was not pure silver.
4.
foundationforming a foundation or support
- The base layer supports the entire structure.
Expressions with base
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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.
rely on a source for guidance or support
He based himself on his mentor's advice.
initial base a runner must reach after hitting the ball
He sprinted to first base after hitting the ball.
reach the first stage of a goal
We need to get to first base with our project.
touch or fondle someone's chest in a romantic way
He was excited to get to second base on their date.
in a position at second base in baseball
The on second base runner was ready to score.
informal term for touching above the waist sexually
They reached second base on their second date..
very wrong or completely incorrect about something
Your answer is way off base.
use something as the starting point for making or creating
The movie is based off of a true story.
military facility where soldiers are stationed
The soldiers returned to the army base after the drill.
establish a main location for activities
The company decided to base somewhere in Europe.
location for naval fleet operations and maintenance
The navy base was bustling with activity.
foundation ingredient for soup
The soup base is made from chicken bones.
place where armed forces live train and keep weapons and vehicles
The town grew quickly after a large military base was built nearby.
military place where aircraft are based and supported
The squadron returned to the air base after the mission.
initial charge for a service before additional costs
The base fee for the consultation is $50, excluding any extra tests.
fixed amount of money paid to an employee
The base pay for this position is $50,000 per year.
starting cost for something before taxes, extras or discounts
The base price of the car excludes registration and insurance charges.
total customers a business serves
Our client base includes several international corporations.
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.
The team celebrated as he crossed home base. Flour is the base for the cake batter. The base of the sauce is tomatoes. The rectangle's base measures eight meters. Find the area by multiplying the base by the height. Ammonia acts as a base when dissolved in water. In the lab, we used a base to neutralize the acid. In 'redo', 'do' is the base. The base of 'misunderstand' is 'understand'. Cytosine is another base in the genetic code. Each base pairs with a specific partner in DNA. The team is based out of Chicago. Their headquarters are based in Los Angeles. The theory is based on solid evidence. She based her decision on the available data. Her base motives were driven by greed. The base behavior of the group was condemned. The base fabric tore easily under pressure. He regretted buying the base imitation jewelry. The base metal was used for making inexpensive jewelry. He noticed the base quality of the metal in the old coins. The base material is crucial for stability. A base coat of paint is applied first.
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- French:base, baser, ...
- German:Basis, stationieren, ...
- Italian:fondamento, basare, ...
- Spanish:fundamento, situar, ...
- Portuguese:fundamento, situar, ...
- Chinese:根基, 位于, ...
- Japanese:土台, 拠点を置く, ...
- Arabic:قاعِدَة, اِتَّخَذَ مَقَرًّا, ...
- Hebrew:בָּסִיס, לְמַקֵּם, ...
- Russian:основание, основывать, ...
- Ukrainian:фундамент, базувати, ...
- Hindi:आधार, स्थित होना, ...
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