Base

/beɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests.

The statue was placed on a solid granite base to ensure stability.

A main ingredient or fundamental component.

The sauce forms the base of the dish, providing it with flavor.

A structure or area that serves as a starting point or foundation for something.

The military base was established to support operations in the region.

verb

To use as a foundation for something; to establish.

They decided to base their operations in the city for better access to markets.

To have as a specified place of origin or center; to establish a base for action or decision.

Her research is based on extensive field studies conducted over several years.

adjective

Having low moral principles; ignoble.

His base motives were revealed when he spoke only of profit.

Middle English 'base', from Old French 'base', from Latin 'basis', meaning 'foundation'.

base level

The starting point or lowest value in a range.

base of operations

The main center of activities.

base hit

In baseball, a hit that allows the batter to reach a base.

base service

A type of basic or essential service.

to the base

To return to the foundation or principle.

basement

The lowest story of a building, often below ground level.

basing

The act of establishing a foundation or basis.

database

A structured set of data held in a computer.

Basic, fundamental.

That movie was so base, I loved it!

A term used to describe something as low-quality or trashy.

His taste in music is so base.