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base — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.

Senses

base is used for these senses in English:

  • base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
  • base The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
  • base A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
  • base The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
  • base (geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
  • basis An underlying condition or circumstance.
  • point guard (basketball) A guard who is usually the shortest of the five basketball positions, and specializes in handling the ball, distributing it to the other players and generally running the team's offense.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

basis — full definition

  1. noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
  2. noun A regular pattern or frequency with which something is done.

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