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नींव — 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.
  • foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  • groundwork noun The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.

Senses

नींव is used for these senses in English:

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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