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.
- based adjective Having a particular place as one's main location or headquarters.
- basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
- ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
- radix noun The primitive root word or morpheme from which later versions derive; the etymon
Senses
base is used for these senses in English:
- 101 (Canada, US, alone, or, postpositive, chiefly, humorous) Of a fact, subject, etc.: basic, beginner-level, elementary.
- 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 (baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
- based (Internet slang, sometimes, humorous) Indicating emphatic approval of a statement or opinion, often a controversial or unpopular one.
- ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
- radix (mathematics) The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.
base — full definition
- noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
- verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
- adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
based — full definition
- adjective Having a particular place as one's main location or headquarters.
- adjective Founded or built upon a particular idea, fact, or source.
- adjective (slang) Confidently true to oneself, especially when that means holding unpopular or controversial opinions.