Based

verb

/beɪst/

Word Frequency: 189.7

Definitions

1.verbTo give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

2.verbTo be located (at a particular place).

3.verb(acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

4.adjectiveFounded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

"That was a soundly based argument."

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