Αγγλικά

basis

gb/bˈeɪsɪs/ us/bˈeɪsɪs/
A2 Αγγλικά
~ 800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
1

foundation or starting point

The main idea or reason that supports something.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the basis of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'basis' with 'base'; 'base' can mean a physical bottom or station, while 'basis' usually means an abstract reason or foundation.
Συνώνυμα
foundation (More general and can refer to physical or abstract support; 'basis' is usually abstract.) | groundwork (Suggests preparatory work rather than the core reason.)
Αντώνυμα
consequence (Refers to a result rather than the underlying reason.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
form the basis |on the basis of |provide a basis |solid basis |basis for decision
Θέματα
logic |business |science |education |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • Her research formed the basis of the new policy.
  • Trust is the basis of a strong relationship.
  • The theory has no scientific basis.
  • We made our decision on the basis of all available information.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • Trust is the basis of friendship.
  • We made the plan on the basis of facts.
  • His work is the basis of our study.
Ουσιαστικό A2 entity
2

regular schedule or frequency

A regular way or time that something happens.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: on a [frequency] basis
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may omit 'on a ... basis' and instead just use an adverb, which is often fine but changes formality.
Συνώνυμα
schedule (Refers to planned times, while 'basis' refers to frequency or pattern.)
Αντώνυμα
irregularity (Lack of a regular pattern.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
daily basis |weekly basis |regular basis |case-by-case basis
Θέματα
daily life |work |time |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • We meet on a weekly basis to discuss progress.
  • The staff are trained on a regular basis.
  • She visits her parents on a daily basis.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I call my mother on a daily basis.
  • We clean the office on a weekly basis.
  • He checks the machine on a regular basis.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
basis
IPA
GB/bˈeɪsɪs/
US/bˈeɪsɪs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
basis (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (basis)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: basis
  • Plural: bases
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
bases noun
Core family
basic adjective A2 basically adverb B1
Related words
base noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
baseless adjective
Εκφράσεις

form the basis of

1
/fˈɔɹm ðə bˈeɪsɪs əv/
fixed phrase

serve as main support for something

To be the main idea or reason that supports something else.

Παραδείγματα
  • These principles form the basis of our legal system.
  • Her data forms the basis of my report.

on a daily basis

1
/ˈɔn ə dˈeɪli bˈeɪsɪs/
fixed phrase

every day regularly

Happening every day in a regular way.

Παραδείγματα
  • I exercise on a daily basis.
  • She checks her email on a daily basis.

on a daily basis

2
/ˈɔn ə dˈeɪli bˈeɪsɪs/
fixed phrase

Happening every day regularly

Happening every day as part of a routine.

Παραδείγματα
  • She exercises on a daily basis to stay healthy.
  • We check the system on a daily basis for errors.

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.

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