base

CEFRA2

/beɪs/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The lowest part that supports something.

  2. 02

    noun

    A main place from which activities are organized.

Examples

  • On base and off, buckle your seat-belts.

  • What do you base your theory on?

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.

  2. Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Without honor or good moral standards.

More examples

In context

  • The lamp has a heavy base.

  • The logarithm to base 2 of 8 is 3.

  • Top management decided to base our new Spanish subsidiary in Arévalo (Ávila).

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Origin

noun

From Middle English base, bas, baas, from Old French base, from Latin basis, from Ancient Greek βάσις (básis). Doublet of basis and bass.