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| 1. | [ noun ] a relation that provides the foundation for something | |
| Synonyms: | ground footing | |
| Examples: | "they were on a friendly footing" or "he worked on an interim basis" |
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| Related terms: | foundation common_ground | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained | |
| Synonyms: | base groundwork cornerstone fundament foundation | |
| Examples: | "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" |
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| Related terms: | assumption meat_and_potatoes explanation | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the most important or necessary part of something | |
| Synonyms: | base | |
| Examples: | "the basis of this drink is orange juice" |
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| Related terms: | part | |
| Similar spelling: |
bakshis bakshish basics basic Bakos Bacus Baugus Basquez Baisakh bagasse Backus Backes Bachus Baccus |
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