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bas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • bass adjective Low in pitch or frequency, referring to sound, voice, or instrument.
  • bottom noun The lowest part of something.
  • cowardly adjective Lacking courage; showing fear when bravery is called for.
  • flat adj Level and even, with no slope, bumps, or curves.
  • low adj Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
  • sock noun A knitted covering for the foot and lower leg, worn inside a shoe.
  • stocking noun A close-fitting garment covering the foot and leg, usually made of thin, stretchy fabric.

Senses

bas is used for these senses in English:

  • bass Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.
  • bottom The lowest part of anything.
  • cowardly Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.
  • flat (music) Of a note or voice, lower in pitch than it should be.
  • low Not high in status, esteem, or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
  • low Lacking health or vitality, strength or vivacity; feeble; weak.
  • low Small, not high (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
  • low (especially in, _, biology) Simple in complexity or development.

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.

bass — full definition

  1. adjective Low in pitch or frequency, referring to sound, voice, or instrument.
  2. noun The lowest range of musical pitch, or an instrument that plays in that range, such as a bass guitar or double bass.
  3. noun Any of various edible fish resembling perch, found in both fresh and salt water.

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