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baseadjectiveliterary UK /beɪs/ 1 without any moral principles Synonyms and related words
baseadjectiveliterary US /beɪs/ 1 without any moral principles Synonyms and related words
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noun countable UK /beɪs/ 1 the bottom part, edge, or surface of somethinga tall cliff, with a narrow footpath at its base base of: The pituitary gland is at the base of the brain. The manufacturer’s name is printed on the base of the vase. Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces 1a the bottom part or section of something, that supports the rest of itThe statue stands on a large round base. base of: The base of your bed is as important as the mattress. Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
2 a place from which an activity can be planned, started, or carried outbase for: Terrorists had been using the warehouse as a base for their operations. Hikers find this a convenient base for their mountain expeditions. Synonyms and related words
General words for location and place 2a a place where members of the armed forces live and work Synonyms and related words
General words relating to army life
3 a set of ideas, facts, achievements etc from which something can developIncome from magazine publishing provides the company with a strong financial base. base for: The report will give us a base for building a better healthcare system. base of: a broad base of experience/knowledge/expertise Synonyms and related words 4 a group of people who use a particular service or do a particular jobThey have built a loyal customer base. base of: The team has a base of strong players. Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims association commission organization 4a a group of people who support someone or something, for example with money or votesHe has a large base of support within the party. Synonyms and related words
Supporters of ideas, plans or people supporter follower advocate 4b a group of businesses or industries that form an important part of an economyBritain’s manufacturing base was weak and deteriorating. Synonyms and related words
General types of business or company account acquisition affiliate
5 one of the four places on a baseball or rounders field that a player must touch in order to score points Synonyms and related words
Baseball positions, actions and equipment 6 a food or substance that is the main food or substance to which other things are addedUse the stock as a base for your sauce. Synonyms and related words
Types of food or drink all-dressed aphrodisiac baby food 7 chemistrya chemical substance that turns red litmus paper blue. All alkalis are bases. Synonyms and related words
Types of chemical substance 8 mathsa number that is used to form a system of counting. The usual system of counting uses base 10, and the binary system used in computers uses base 2. Synonyms and related words
Numbers and types of number Arabic numeral arithmetic progression base
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noun countable US /beɪs/ 1 the bottom part, edge, or surface of somethinga tall cliff, with a narrow footpath at its base base of: The pituitary gland is at the base of the brain. The manufacturer’s name is printed on the base of the vase. Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces 1a the bottom part or section of something, that supports the rest of itThe statue stands on a large round base. base of: The base of the castle is solid rock. Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
2 a place from which an activity can be planned, started, or carried outbase for: Terrorists had been using the warehouse as a base for their operations. Hikers find this a convenient base for their mountain expeditions. Synonyms and related words
General words for location and place 2a a place where members of the military live and work Synonyms and related words
General words relating to army life
3 a set of ideas, facts, achievements, etc. from which something can developIncome from magazine publishing provides the company with a strong financial base. base for: The report will give us a base for building a better healthcare system. base of: a broad base of experience/knowledge/expertise Synonyms and related words 4 a group of people who use a particular service or do a particular jobThey have built a loyal customer base. Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims association commission organization 4a a group of people who support someone or something, for example with money or votesHe has a large base of support within the party. Synonyms and related words
Supporters of ideas, plans or people supporter follower advocate 4b a group of businesses or industries that form an important part of an economyBritain’s manufacturing base was weak and deteriorating. Synonyms and related words
General types of business or company account acquisition affiliate
5 one of the four places on a baseball field that a player must touch in order to score points Synonyms and related words
Baseball positions, actions and equipment 6 a food or substance that is the main food or substance to which other things are addedUse the stock as a base for your sauce. Synonyms and related words
Types of food or drink all-dressed aphrodisiac baby food 7 chemistrya chemical substance that turns red litmus paper blue. All alkalis are bases. Synonyms and related words
Types of chemical substance 8 mathsa number that is used to form a system of counting. The usual system of counting uses base 10, and the binary system used in computers uses base 2. Synonyms and related words
Numbers and types of number Arabic numeral arithmetic progression base
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verboften passive UK /beɪs/ 1 if you are based somewhere, you have it as your main office or place of work, or the place where you livea Geneva-based aid agency base something in: Our parent company is based in Osaka. We decided to base our training operations in the New York office. Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place
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verboften passive US /beɪs/ 1 if you are based somewhere, you have it as your main office or place of work, or the place where you livea Geneva-based aid agency base something in: Our parent company is based in Osaka. We decided to base our training operations in the New York office. Synonyms and related words
To live, stay or work in a particular place
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