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- [beys]
- /beɪs/
- /beɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [beys]
- /beɪs/
Definitions of basing word
- noun basing the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests: a metal base for the table. 1
- noun basing a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis: the base of needed reforms. 1
- noun basing the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint. 1
- noun basing 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 basing Botany, Zoology. the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment. the point of attachment. 1
- noun basing the principal element or ingredient of anything, considered as its fundamental part: face cream with a lanolin base; paint with a lead base. 1
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Origin of basing
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 Basing
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basing 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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