basis

Plural

bases

1. 1.A physical base or foundation.

   • We see here the ground-plan of masses of houses, with their upper walls of fire-baked brick on a basis of stone.

2. 2.A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.

   • I wonder if the South Korean side has any basis that its smog is from China.

3. 3.An underlying condition or circumstance.

   • Allow us to compete on an equal basis.

4. 4.A regular frequency.

   • Cars must be checked on a yearly basis.
   • The flights to Fiji leave on a weekly basis.
   • You should brush your teeth on a daily basis at minimum.

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Everyday conversation

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General reading & writing

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Literature

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Synonyms

• ground