Synonyms for

Bas

Verb Another word for bas — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bas means the lowest part or the bottom of something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

low-frequency deep-toned resonant

Informal

boomy throaty rumbling

Literary

sonorous grave

Antonyms

high loud strong powerful intense deep

Common collocations

  • bass guitar
  • bass clef
  • bass drum
  • bass line
  • bassoon
  • bass amplifier
  • bass frequency

Word family

noun bass
adjective bass
adverb bass

Usage note

The word 'bass' can refer to a low sound, a type of fish, or a musical instrument. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning. Pronunciation differs for the fish/instrument ('bays') and the sound ('bas').

Example sentences

  1. The bas of the vase was cracked.
  2. The bas of my shoe is worn out.
  3. The bas of the tree was covered in moss.
  4. The bas of the ocean is dark and mysterious.
  5. The bas of the building was reinforced with steel.

Quotes

  • Success is not built on success. It's built on failure. It's built on frustration. Sometimes its built on catastrophe. -Sumner Redstone
  • It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick Douglass
  • To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day. -Winston Churchill

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