What does BASED mean?

Based

Parts of Speech: adjective, verb

Definitions:

• Adjective: having a particular basis or foundation; grounded; founded
• Verb: to have as a basis or foundation; establish or found

Pronunciations:

• US: /beɪst/
• UK: /beɪst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "based" originated from the past participle of the verb "base" which means "to establish or found". It has been used in English since the 16th century. As an adjective, it is used to describe something that has a particular basis or foundation. As a verb, it means to establish or found something on a particular basis.

Synonyms:

• Adjective: founded, grounded, established, rooted, supported
• Verb: establish, found, ground, root, support

Related Words: base, baste, beads, beady, beaks

Example Sentences:

• Adjective:
  • "The companys success was based on strong leadership."
  • "Her argument was based on facts and evidence."
• Verb:
  • "The company was based in New York."
  • "The decision to invest in the project was based on market research."