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base

/beɪs/
A2 · Elementary★★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

the bottom part of something that supports it, or a place where people start from.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English⚙️Technical
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

Make sure the lamp's base is flat on the table so it doesn't fall.

We're using this café as our base while we explore the city.

Full Definition

Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

Related Words

Synonyms:
foundationbottomsupport
Antonyms:
toppeak
Word Family:
basedbasingbaseless