basis — meaning in English

English meaning

• basement noun A floor of a building below ground level.
• pedestal noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.

Senses

basis is used for these senses in English:

• basement (architecture) A floor of a building below ground level.
• pedestal (architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.

basement — full definition

1. noun A floor of a building below ground level.
2. noun Ellipsis of semi-basement, a floor mostly below grade
3. noun A mass of igneous or metamorphic rock forming the foundation over which a platform of sedimentary rocks is laid.
4. noun Last place in a sports conference's standings.

pedestal — full definition

1. noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
2. noun A position of great honor or admiration.

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