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pohja — 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.
  • bed noun A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on.
  • bottom noun The lowest part of something.
  • crust noun The hard outer layer of something, especially bread or the Earth.
  • floor noun The surface on which you walk inside a room or building.
  • fond adj Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
  • heel noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
  • layout noun The way parts of something are arranged or positioned.
  • low adj Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
  • north noun The direction to the left when facing the sunrise; one of the four cardinal directions.
  • pitch noun A persuasive presentation intended to sell or promote something.
  • sole adjective Being the only one; single, exclusive.
  • trough noun A long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.
  • vehicle noun A machine used to carry or transport people, goods, or objects, such as a car, truck, or bus.

Senses

pohja is used for these senses in English:

  • base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
  • basis A physical base or foundation.
  • bed A foundation or supporting surface formed of a fluid.
  • bed (countable) The bottom of a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river. [from later 16thc.]
  • bed A place, or flat surface or layer, on which something else rests or is laid.
  • bottom The lowest part of anything.
  • bottom (uncountable, British, slang) Character, reliability, staying power, dignity, integrity or sound judgment.
  • crust The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.

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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