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based

Pronunciation: /beɪst/

The English word “based” has 8 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
  2. Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
  3. Admirable; praiseworthy, especially if simultaneously unpopular or controversial.
  4. Admirable for rejecting political correctness or socially progressive values.

verb

  1. Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).
  2. Having a base.
  3. Having a base of operations.

interjection

  1. Indicating emphatic approval of a statement or opinion, often a controversial or unpopular one.

Etymology

From base + -ed.

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