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- [beys]
- /beɪs/
- /beɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [beys]
- /beɪs/
Definitions of based word
- adjective based If you are based in a particular place, that is the place where you live or do most of your work. See also base. 3
- noun based the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests: a metal base for the table. 1
- noun based a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis: the base of needed reforms. 1
- noun based the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint. 1
- noun based Architecture. the distinctively treated portion of a column or pier below the shaft or shafts. the distinctively treated lowermost portion of any construction, as a monument, exterior wall, etc. 1
- noun based Botany, Zoology. the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment. the point of attachment. 1
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Origin of based
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (noun) < Middle French < Latin basis basis; cf. prisoner's base
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Based
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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based popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
based usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for based
adj based
- occupying — to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.
- placed — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
- situated — Archaic. located; placed; situated.
- stationed — a place or position in which a person or thing is normally located.
- located — to identify or discover the place or location of: to locate the bullet wound.
Antonyms for based
adjective based
- reasonless — not having any reason or sense: an utterly reasonless display of anger.
- unsupported — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- unconfirmed — to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify: This report confirms my suspicions.
- baseless — If you describe an accusation, rumour, or report as baseless, you mean that it is not true and is not based on facts.
- uncorroborated — to make more certain; confirm: He corroborated my account of the accident.
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