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BASES

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Bases.

How to pronounce bases:

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Def 2 UK

Bases - as a noun

A relation that provides the foundation for something

Example: "They were on a friendly footing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footingground
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foundation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

Example: "The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basecornerstonefoundationfundamentgroundwork
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assumptionsupposalsupposition
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The most important or necessary part of something

Example: "The basis of this drink is orange juice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base

Bases - as a verb

To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

To be located (at a particular place).

(acrobatics, cheerleading) to act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

Example Sentences

"The candles were placed on the bases of the cake."
"The turtles returned to their nesting bases on the beach."
"The air force launched an attack on enemy bases."
"She bases her arguments on solid evidence."
"He bases his cooking on traditional recipes."
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Word Game Points

Is BASES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bases is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BASES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BASES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bases is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BASES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BASES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bases is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BASES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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