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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

  • (..) ...they're as good as dead. And same as you, if you walk in that direction. Yeah, I've been dead a while and I'm getting used to it. Why don't you come with me to my base? Connor might know a way. Listen if you have a problem with the machines... ...he's definitely the guy you wanna talk to. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation
  • (..) How many survivors are on-site? Over. One. MAN : Copy. PILOT: Return to base, sir? -RTB? -Negative. -Take me to Command. -Sir? Command. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation