Base

Quick meaning: Base is a noun meaning Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

Meaning

Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

More Meanings

1. The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
2. A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
3. The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
4. (cooking, painting, pharmacy) A basic but essential component or ingredient.
5. A substance used as a mordant in dyeing.
6. (cosmetics) Foundation: a cosmetic cream to make the face appear uniform.
7. (chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.

Example Sentences

bakers in their linen bases

The logarithm to base 2 of 8 is 3.

The trebles squeak for fear, the bases roar.

Use the globe he inhabits as a base wherewith to measure the magnitude and distance of the sun and planets.

Word Forms

• bases
• basing
• based
• baser
• basest

Synonyms for base

Depending on context, synonyms include alkali, little, petite, short, low-lying, lowland.

Antonyms for base

Common opposites include acid, apex, likeable, desirable, admirable, noble.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include groundwork, foundation, basal, establish, basic, send.

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