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- [bey-seez]
- /ˈbeɪ siz/
- /ˈbeɪ.sɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bey-seez]
- /ˈbeɪ siz/
Definitions of bases word
- noun bases Bases is the plural of base. 3
- noun bases Bases is the plural of basis. 3
- abbreviation BASES base1 3
- abbreviation BASES basis 3
- noun bases a technique for establishing the distance between any two points, or the relative position of two or more points, by using such points as vertices of a triangle or series of triangles, such that each triangle has a side of known or measurable length (base or base line) that permits the size of the angles of the triangle and the length of its other two sides to be established by observations taken either upon or from the two ends of the base line. 1
- noun bases the triangles thus formed and measured. 1
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Origin of bases
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
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Parts of speech for Bases
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bases popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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".
bases usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bases
verb bases
- grounds — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
- centres — Geometry. the middle point, as the point within a circle or sphere equally distant from all points of the circumference or surface, or the point within a regular polygon equally distant from the vertices.
- stays — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- props — a propeller.
adjective bases
noun bases
Antonyms for bases
verb bases
- moves — to pass from one place or position to another.
adjective bases
noun bases
- tops — pertaining to, situated at, or forming the top; highest; uppermost; upper: the top shelf.
- annexes — to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
- branches — a division or subdivision of the stem or axis of a tree, shrub, or other plant.
- auxiliaries — foreign or allied troops serving another nation; mercenaries
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