base
gb/bˈeɪs/ us/bˈeɪs/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1100
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
lowest part or foundation
The bottom part of something that supports it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the base of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'base' (the bottom part) with 'basis' (the main idea or reason).
Συνώνυμα
foundation (Implies a strong supporting structure, often in buildings or abstract concepts.)
Αντώνυμα
top (The highest point, opposite of the lowest or supporting part.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
base of the mountain
|military base
|solid base
|wooden base
|base plate
Θέματα
geometry
|construction
|daily life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The lamp has a heavy base to keep it stable.
- They set up camp at the base of the mountain.
- The statue is fixed to a marble base.
- The base of the tower was reinforced with steel.
- The trophy sits on a wooden base.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- There is water at the base of the hill.
- The table has a metal base.
- We met at the base of the stairs.
- The tree's base is very wide.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
place of operations
The main place where a group works or lives.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[organization] base in [place]
Συνώνυμα
headquarters (More formal and usually refers to the central office of a company or organization.)
Αντώνυμα
field (Refers to being away from the main place of operations.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
home base
|military base
|operations base
|secret base
Θέματα
business
|military
|sports
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The company's base is in London.
- The soldiers returned to their base after the mission.
- We will use this cabin as our base for hiking trips.
- The research team established a base near the river.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The police have a base near here.
- Our team has a base in the city.
- The army built a new base in the desert.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
3
main ingredient or starting point
The main part that something is made from.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] as a base for [something]
Συνώνυμα
foundation (Used more figuratively to mean an underlying support or starting point for ideas or systems.)
Αντώνυμα
additive (Something added to change or improve the main substance, not the starting point itself.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
tomato base
|data base
|cream base
Θέματα
cooking
|science
|art
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- This sauce uses cream as its base.
- Rice is the base of many Asian dishes.
- We used her research as a base for our project.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Bread is the base for this sandwich.
- We use rice as a base for the meal.
- This paint has water as its base.
Ρήμα
B1
action
4
use as foundation or starting point
To use something to start or build an idea, plan, or action.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to base [something] on [something]
Συνώνυμα
found (Often used for creating institutions with a formal beginning.)
Αντώνυμα
ignore (To act without using something as a starting point.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
base decision on facts
|base design on tradition
Θέματα
planning
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- We will base our decision on the latest research.
- Her novel is based on real events.
- You should base your argument on solid evidence.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We base our work on good ideas.
- He based his story on his life.
- I will base my choice on price.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
5
station in baseball field
One of four points in baseball that players run to and touch to score.
Συνώνυμα
bag (Informal slang term used by baseball players and fans.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
first base
|steal a base
Θέματα
sports
Παραδείγματα
- He slid into third base just in time.
- She hit the ball and ran to first base.
- The runner stole second base during the game.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He ran to first base.
- I saw him on third base.
- She touched home base and scored.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
base
IPA
GB/bˈeɪs/
US/bˈeɪs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
base (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (base)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: base
- Plural: bases
Verb
- Base: base
- 3rd Person Singular: bases
- Present Participle: basing
- Past: based
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.