Definitions and Examples of base, bottom
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.
Example
The vase was placed on a sturdy base to prevent it from falling over.
The lowest point or part of something.
Example
The boat sank to the bottom of the ocean after hitting a rock.
Key Differences: base vs bottom
- 1Cusps refers to the pointed end or tip of an object, while base and bottom refer to the lowest part of something.
- 2Base is often used to describe the foundation or support of an object, while bottom is used to describe the lowest point or part of something.
Effective Usage of base, bottom
- 1Geometry: Use cusps to describe the pointed end of shapes like triangles and arcs.
- 2Architecture: Use base to describe the foundation or support of a building or structure.
- 3Navigation: Use bottom to describe the lowest point of a body of water or the ocean floor.
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Remember this!
The antonyms base and bottom refer to the lowest part of something, while cusps refers to the pointed end or tip of an object. Use these words in geometry to describe shapes, in architecture to describe foundations, and in navigation to describe the ocean floor.
