Definitions and Examples of base, bottom, foot
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The lowest part or foundation of an object or structure.
Example
The base of the mountain was covered in thick vegetation.
The lowest point or part of an object or structure.
Example
The diver reached the bottom of the ocean and discovered a new species of fish.
foot
The lowest part of a vertical object or structure that rests on the ground.
Example
The hiker's boots were covered in mud from walking on the foot of the hill.
Key Differences: base vs bottom vs foot
- 1Base is used to describe the lowest part or foundation of an object or structure, such as a building or a mountain.
- 2Bottom is used to describe the lowest point or part of an object or structure, such as the ocean floor or the bottom of a glass.
- 3Foot is used to describe the lowest part of a vertical object or structure that rests on the ground, such as a hill or a ladder.
Effective Usage of base, bottom, foot
- 1Architecture: Use base to describe the foundation of a building or structure.
- 2Geography: Use bottom to describe the lowest point of a natural formation, such as a valley or a canyon.
- 3Climbing: Use foot to describe the lowest part of a mountain or hill that a climber starts from.
Remember this!
The antonyms of summit are base, bottom, and foot. These words describe the opposite end of a vertical object or structure, representing the lowest point or foundation of something. Use these words in architecture, geography, and climbing contexts to describe the foundation, lowest point, or starting point of an object or structure.
