Base — meaning in English

English meaning

• base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
• cousin noun The child of one's aunt or uncle.

Senses

Base is used for these senses in English:

• cousin (specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.

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.

cousin — full definition

1. noun The child of one's aunt or uncle.
2. noun More broadly, any distant relative who is not a direct ancestor or descendant.

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