base
gb/bˈeɪs/ us/bˈeɪs/
A2
English
~ 1100
alap, talp, tő, bázis, székhely, támaszpont, alapoz, alapul
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
the base of [something]
The lamp has a heavy base to keep it stable.
A lámpának nehéz talpa van, hogy stabilan álljon.
They set up camp at the base of the mountain.
A hegy tövében vertek tábort.
The statue is fixed to a marble base.
The base of the tower was reinforced with steel.
The trophy sits on a wooden base.
Learner examples
There is water at the base of the hill.
A domb tövében víz van.
The table has a metal base.
Az asztalnak fém talpa van.
We met at the base of the stairs.
The tree's base is very wide.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'base' (the bottom part) with 'basis' (the main idea or reason).
Meaning
lowest part or foundation
Collocations
base of the mountain
|military base
|solid base
|wooden base
|base plate
Synonyms
foundation (Implies a strong supporting structure, often in buildings or abstract concepts.)
Antonyms
top (The highest point, opposite of the lowest or supporting part.)
Themes
geometry
|construction
|daily life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The bottom part of something that supports it.
The bottom or supporting part of something, especially the part on which it stands or is built.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[organization] base in [place]
The company's base is in London.
A cég székhelye Londonban van.
The soldiers returned to their base after the mission.
A katonák a küldetés után visszatértek a bázisukra.
We will use this cabin as our base for hiking trips.
The research team established a base near the river.
Learner examples
The police have a base near here.
A rendőrségnek van egy bázisa a közelben.
Our team has a base in the city.
A csapatunknak van egy bázisa a városban.
The army built a new base in the desert.
Meaning
place of operations
Collocations
home base
|military base
|operations base
|secret base
Synonyms
headquarters (More formal and usually refers to the central office of a company or organization.)
Antonyms
field (Refers to being away from the main place of operations.)
Themes
business
|military
|sports
|work
Definition
The main place where a group works or lives.
A main place where an organization, group, or person carries out activities or is located.
NOUN
B1
3
alap
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] as a base for [something]
This sauce uses cream as its base.
Ennek a szósznak tejszín az alapja.
Rice is the base of many Asian dishes.
A rizs sok ázsiai étel alapja.
We used her research as a base for our project.
Learner examples
Bread is the base for this sandwich.
Ennek a szendvicsnek a kenyér az alapja.
We use rice as a base for the meal.
Az ételhez rizst használunk alapként.
This paint has water as its base.
Meaning
main ingredient or starting point
Collocations
tomato base
|data base
|cream base
Synonyms
foundation (Used more figuratively to mean an underlying support or starting point for ideas or systems.)
Antonyms
additive (Something added to change or improve the main substance, not the starting point itself.)
Themes
cooking
|science
|art
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The main part that something is made from.
The main substance, material, or idea from which something is made or developed.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to base [something] on [something]
We will base our decision on the latest research.
A döntésünket a legfrissebb kutatásokra fogjuk alapozni.
Her novel is based on real events.
A regénye valós eseményeken alapul.
You should base your argument on solid evidence.
Learner examples
We base our work on good ideas.
A munkánkat jó ötletekre alapozzuk.
He based his story on his life.
A történetét a saját életére alapozta.
I will base my choice on price.
Meaning
use as foundation or starting point
Collocations
base decision on facts
|base design on tradition
Synonyms
found (Often used for creating institutions with a formal beginning.)
Antonyms
ignore (To act without using something as a starting point.)
Themes
planning
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To use something to start or build an idea, plan, or action.
To establish or develop something using a particular idea, fact, or thing as its starting point or foundation.
NOUN
B1
5
bázis
C1
He slid into third base just in time.
Épp időben csúszott be a harmadik bázisra.
She hit the ball and ran to first base.
Elütötte a labdát, és az első bázisra futott.
The runner stole second base during the game.
Learner examples
He ran to first base.
Az első bázisra futott.
I saw him on third base.
A harmadik bázison láttam.
She touched home base and scored.
Meaning
station in baseball field
Collocations
first base
|steal a base
Synonyms
bag (Informal slang term used by baseball players and fans.)
Themes
sports
Definition
One of four points in baseball that players run to and touch to score.
One of the four points that a baseball player must touch to score a run.
Grammar
Dictionary form
base
IPA
GB/bˈeɪs/
US/bˈeɪs/
Syllables & stress
base (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (base)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: base
- Plural: bases
Verb
- Base: base
- 3rd Person Singular: bases
- Present Participle: basing
- Past: based
Word family
Expressions
first base (figurative)
1/fˈɚst bˈeɪs fˈɪɡjɚɪtɪv/
idiom
informal
first stage toward goal/relationship milestone
The first step towards reaching a goal, especially in sports, business, or relationships.
Examples
- In negotiations, we've only reached first base so far.
- They finally got to first base in their relationship.
home base
1/hˈoʊm bˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
main living or working place
The main place where someone lives or works from.
Examples
- This office is our home base in Europe.
- After traveling, I always like coming back to my home base.
touch base (with)
1/tˈʌt͡ʃ bˈeɪs wˈɪθ/
idiom
informal
briefly contact for update/info
To talk to someone quickly to share news or check details.
Examples
- Let's touch base next week about the project.
- I just wanted to touch base with you before the meeting.
on the basis of
1/ˈɔn ðə bˈeɪsɪs əv/
fixed phrase
because of; due to
Using something as the reason for a decision or action.
Examples
- The decision was made on the basis of new evidence.
- They hired her on the basis of her experience.
- He was chosen on the basis of his experience.