Based: meaning, definitions and examples

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based

 

[ beɪst ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

on which something is established

Having a strong foundation or support on which something is established or developed.

Synonyms

established, founded, grounded

Examples of usage

  • The decision was based on thorough research.
  • Her argument was based on facts and evidence.
  • The company's success was based on innovative ideas.
Context #2 | Verb

to use as a foundation for

To use something as a foundation or starting point for something else.

Synonyms

build on, derive from, rely on

Examples of usage

  • The film is based on a true story.
  • The novel is based on historical events.
  • The project is based on the latest technology.

Translations

Translations of the word "based" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baseado

🇮🇳 आधारित

🇩🇪 basiert

🇮🇩 berdasarkan

🇺🇦 на основі

🇵🇱 oparty

🇯🇵 基づいている

🇫🇷 basé

🇪🇸 basado

🇹🇷 dayalı

🇰🇷 기반한

🇸🇦 مبني

🇨🇿 založený

🇸🇰 založený

🇨🇳 基于

🇸🇮 temelji

🇮🇸 byggt á

🇰🇿 негізделген

🇬🇪 დაფუძნებული

🇦🇿 əsaslanmış

🇲🇽 basado

Etymology

The word 'based' originated from the Old French term 'baser' which meant 'to lower'. Over time, the meaning shifted to 'to establish something as a foundation'. In modern usage, 'based' is commonly used in both adjective and verb forms to indicate a strong foundation or reliance on something.

See also: abase, base, baseball, baseless, baselessly, basement, basic, basin, basis, debase, debased, debasement.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #223, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.