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    Based

    /beɪst/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Having a specified base or basis.
    The movie is based on a true story.
    Situated on or in a particular place.
    The company is based in New York.
    Established or grounded on a particular principle or idea.
    Her argument is based on solid evidence.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'base', which comes from Middle English 'basen', from Latin 'basis' meaning 'foundation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    based on
    Grounded in specific criteria or facts.
    based in
    Located in a specific place or context.
    data-based
    Derived from or supported by data.

    Related Words

    foundation
    The underlying basis or principle for something.
    basis
    The main support or foundation for an argument or theory.

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe someone as confident and true to themselves.
    He’s so based for sticking to his beliefs.
    An expression used to denote a strong approval of someone or something.
    That movie was based!