based

A2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /beɪst/ See IPA manual

Homophones

baste /beɪst/

Minimal pairs

Sounds like best /ɛ/ vs /eɪ/

Freq #1753

Meanings

1

verb
Built on or developed from a particular thing, place, or idea.

It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.
2

adj
Having its main location or headquarters in a particular place.

She works for a London-based design company.
3

adj
(slang) Admirable for boldly being yourself, especially in an unpopular way.

He said exactly what everyone was afraid to say, and honestly that's based.

Verb forms

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Etymology

A reference to freebase cocaine, via basehead. Coined by American rapper from California Lil B to describe his lifestyle.

Topics

Actions & Processes Register & Style

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# based

**Type:** Word
**Level:** A2
**Part of speech:** verb, adj
**IPA (US):** /beɪst/
**Frequency rank:** 1753

## Meanings
1. Built on or developed from a particular thing, place, or idea.
2. Having its main location or headquarters in a particular place.
3. (slang) Admirable for boldly being yourself, especially in an unpopular way.

## Examples
- It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.
- She works for a London-based design company.
- He said exactly what everyone was afraid to say, and honestly that's based.

## Etymology
A reference to freebase cocaine, via basehead. Coined by American rapper from California Lil B to describe his lifestyle.

## AI Etymology
Based a reference to freebase cocaine, via basehead. Coined by American rapper from California Lil B to describe his lifestyle. Current senses include built on or developed from a particular thing, place, or idea, having its main location or headquarters in a particular place, and (slang) Admirable for boldly being yourself, especially in an unpopular way.

## Topics
- Actions & Processes
- Register & Style

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