Based

/beɪst/ · adjective

Meaning

Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms..

Definitions by Sense

1. Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
2. simple past and past participle of base
3. (slang, of a person) Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
4. (Internet slang, sometimes humorous) Admirable; praiseworthy, especially if simultaneously unpopular or controversial.
5. (Internet slang, sometimes humorous) Indicating emphatic approval of a statement or opinion, often a controversial or unpopular one.

Example Sentences

That was a soundly based argument.

The company opted for a subscription-based business model.

Based means being yourself. Not being scared of what people think about you. Not being afraid to do what you wanna do. Being positive. […] Based is positive.

You have to work as a human with empathy and love in your heart, staying positive and staying based and staying normal.

OP is based as hell

I hate l'Académie Française, but their spelling reforms are kind of based.

I officially approve of North Korea. This is... this is incredibly based.

—There is no ethics in communism—Based.

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• more based
• most based

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