Synonyms for
Base
Definition
Base is a noun that refers to the part on which something rests or is supported. It can also refer to a starting point for an activity or a substance used as a foundation for something.
Synonyms & similar words
stand
humble
mean
floor
understructure
radical
groundwork
foundation
stem
lowly
bag
basal
radix
establish
home
cornerstone
meanspirited
ground
root
alqaida
substructure
nucleotide
baseofoperations
basis
theme
foundation
bottom
footing
groundwork
pedestal
platform
support
underpinning
basis
core
essence
heart
mainstay
root
source
substructure
underlying
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- base camp
- base salary
- base coat
- base rate
- base level
- base metal
- base assumption
Word family
Usage note
The word 'base' can refer to the bottom part of something, a starting point, or a fundamental principle. Be mindful of its multiple meanings, especially in formal contexts.
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Example sentences
- The pitcher stood on the base waiting for the next play.
- The base of the cake was made from chocolate.
- The company used a secure base for their operations.
- The base of the mountain was difficult to climb.
- The base of the lamp was made from metal.
Quotes
The most important thing in life is to have a solid base of support. - Dalai Lama
The foundation of success in life is good health: that is the substratum fortune; it is also the basis of happiness. A person cannot accumulate a fortune very well when he is sick. - P. T. Barnum
It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time. - David Allan Coe