Definitions

1. noun

a point or place from which something is operated, controlled, or started

“The astronaut’s spacecraft was controlled from the base on the moon.”

2. noun

a substance or mixture of substances from which a material is made

“The base of the paint was a mixture of water and pigment.”

3. noun

a sports team that plays at home, especially the home team in a championship series

“The baseball team had home-field advantage over their opponents in the championship series.”

4. noun

a level or standard from which something is measured or compared

“The new policy was set at a higher base level to account for inflation.”

5. noun

the lowest part of a building, structure, or object, or the part that comes into contact with the ground

“The base of the statue was made of marble.”

6. noun

the bottom or lowest part of something such as a lake, river, or sea

“The base of the lake was calm and peaceful.”

7. noun

a place or area where something is produced, operated, or based, especially an organization or business

“The company is headquartered at its base in New York.”

8. noun

a person’s sense of identity or self-esteem, especially when it is being questioned or threatened

“The athlete struggled with their base after the scandal.”

9. verb

to establish or provide a base for something

“The company will base its new factory in the nearby city.”

10. verb

to provide a base or foundation for something

“The new policy will base the salaries on performance.”

11. verb

to be based on or supported by something

“The decision was based on the data collected.”

12. preposition

at or from a particular place, especially a place of origin

“The ball was based on the player’s foot.”

13. adverb

in a particular place or situation

“The company is based in New York, and they operate worldwide.”