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base

Definition

  • noun: the bottom or lowest part of something
  • noun: the lower part of a wall, pier, or column considered as a separate architectural feature
  • verb: to have a particular place as the main place where a person works or lives or where a business operates
  • verb: to make, form, or serve as a base for
  • adjective: not honest or good
  • adjective: of little height
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: low-minded, ignoble, degraded

Examples

  • You've 'based' your opinion 'on' faulty information. = Your opinion is 'based on' faulty information. [=the information that you used to form your opinion is wrong]

  • The company's 'base' is in London. = The company's 'base of operations' is (in) London. [=the company's main offices are in London]

  • Although I disagreed with the book's theoretical 'base' [='basis, foundation'], I couldn't really find fault with its logic.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It turns out Dr. Railly was confirmed dead at the CDC by our own personnel... so you can't be her. I am Cassandra Railly. Are you aware that entering a military base under false pretense is currently punishable by death? Now, tell me who you are. Cole... Cassie. (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8