basis
gb/bˈeɪsɪs/ us/bˈeɪsɪs/
A2
Englanti
~ 800
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
B1
entity
1
foundation or starting point
The main idea or reason that supports something.
Käyttömalli:
the basis of [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'basis' with 'base'; 'base' can mean a physical bottom or station, while 'basis' usually means an abstract reason or foundation.
Synonyymit
foundation (More general and can refer to physical or abstract support; 'basis' is usually abstract.)
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groundwork (Suggests preparatory work rather than the core reason.)
Antonyymit
consequence (Refers to a result rather than the underlying reason.)
Kollokaatiot
form the basis
|on the basis of
|provide a basis
|solid basis
|basis for decision
Teemat
logic
|business
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Trust is the basis of friendship.
- We made the plan on the basis of facts.
- His work is the basis of our study.
Substantiivi
A2
entity
2
regular schedule or frequency
A regular way or time that something happens.
Käyttömalli:
on a [frequency] basis
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may omit 'on a ... basis' and instead just use an adverb, which is often fine but changes formality.
Synonyymit
schedule (Refers to planned times, while 'basis' refers to frequency or pattern.)
Antonyymit
irregularity (Lack of a regular pattern.)
Kollokaatiot
daily basis
|weekly basis
|regular basis
|case-by-case basis
Teemat
daily life
|work
|time
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I call my mother on a daily basis.
- We clean the office on a weekly basis.
- He checks the machine on a regular basis.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
basis
IPA
GB/bˈeɪsɪs/
US/bˈeɪsɪs/
Tavut ja painotus
basis (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (basis)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: basis
- Plural: bases
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.