Base
Noun, Verb
UK
/beÉŞs/
US
/beÉŞs/
Definition
(n) : The lowest or supporting part of something; a main place for operations.
(v) : To use something as a foundation or starting point.
(v) : To use something as a foundation or starting point.
Example
"The base of the statue is strong."
"The company’s main base is located in New York where most decisions are made."
"He based his research on years of data collected from several universities."
Explanation
“Base” has many uses. It can mean the bottom or lowest part of something that supports it, like the base of a building. It also refers to a main place where operations happen, such as a military base. In science, “base” is a chemical term, and in sports like baseball, it refers to one of the stations that players run to. As a verb, “base” means to use something as a starting point or foundation for action or decision.