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base in Dutch

base in Dutch is basis, vertrekpunt, kazerne — base means the lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.

base in Dutch

basis
noun
basis
noun
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
vertrekpunt
noun
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
basis
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
kazerne
noun
A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
basis
noun
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
hoofdkwartier
noun
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
base
noun
(chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
basis
noun
(chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
honk
noun
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
basis
noun
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
schildvoet
noun
(heraldry) The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace.)
baseren
verb
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
zich baseren op
verb
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

What does "base" mean?

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
    "The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow."
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
    "We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains."
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
    "The teacher based the test on the chapters we had read in class."
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
    "The villain in the story is driven by base greed and a love of cruelty."
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base in a sentence

  • The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow.
  • They built the statue on a solid stone base.
  • We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains.
  • The soldiers returned to base after the exercise.

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What is "base" in Dutch?
"base" in Dutch is basis, vertrekpunt, kazerne. base means: The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
How do you use "base" in a sentence?
Example: "The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow." In Dutch, "base" is basis, vertrekpunt, kazerne.
Are there other ways to say "base" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "base": basis, vertrekpunt, kazerne, hoofdkwartier, base, honk.
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