ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

base

gb/bˈeɪs/ us/bˈeɪs/
A2 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1100
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ A2 entity
1

lowest part or foundation

The bottom part of something that supports it.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: the base of [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'base' (the bottom part) with 'basis' (the main idea or reason).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
foundation (Implies a strong supporting structure, often in buildings or abstract concepts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
top (The highest point, opposite of the lowest or supporting part.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
base of the mountain |military base |solid base |wooden base |base plate
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
geometry |construction |daily life |housing |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਨਾਂਵ B1 entity
2

place of operations

The main place where a group works or lives.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [organization] base in [place]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
headquarters (More formal and usually refers to the central office of a company or organization.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
field (Refers to being away from the main place of operations.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
home base |military base |operations base |secret base
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business |military |sports |work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The police have a base near here.
  • Our team has a base in the city.
  • The army built a new base in the desert.
ਨਾਂਵ B1 entity
3

main ingredient or starting point

The main part that something is made from.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [something] as a base for [something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
foundation (Used more figuratively to mean an underlying support or starting point for ideas or systems.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
additive (Something added to change or improve the main substance, not the starting point itself.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
tomato base |data base |cream base
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
cooking |science |art |education |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Bread is the base for this sandwich.
  • We use rice as a base for the meal.
  • This paint has water as its base.
ਕਿਰਿਆ B1 action
4

use as foundation or starting point

To use something to start or build an idea, plan, or action.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to base [something] on [something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
found (Often used for creating institutions with a formal beginning.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ignore (To act without using something as a starting point.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
base decision on facts |base design on tradition
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
planning |business |education |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We will base our decision on the latest research.
  • Her novel is based on real events.
  • You should base your argument on solid evidence.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • We base our work on good ideas.
  • He based his story on his life.
  • I will base my choice on price.
ਨਾਂਵ B1 entity
5

station in baseball field

One of four points in baseball that players run to and touch to score.

ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bag (Informal slang term used by baseball players and fans.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
first base |steal a base
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He ran to first base.
  • I saw him on third base.
  • She touched home base and scored.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
base
IPA
GB/bˈeɪs/
US/bˈeɪs/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
base (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (base)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: base
  • Plural: bases
Verb
  • Base: base
  • 3rd Person Singular: bases
  • Present Participle: basing
  • Past: based
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
bases noun basing verb based verb
Core family
basic adjective A2 basically adverb B1 basis noun B1
Related words
basement noun A2 database noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
baseless adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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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