based

[beɪst]

based Definition

• 1. having a particular basis or foundation
• 2. established on the basis of
• 3. using something as a starting point

Using based: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "based" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The movie is based on a true story.

• Example

  Her decision was based on the information she had at the time.

• Example

  The company's success is based on its innovative products.

• Example

  The argument is based on false assumptions.

based Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for based

• founded
• established
• grounded
• rooted
• built

Antonyms for based

• baseless
• groundless
• unfounded

Phrases with based

• base on balls

  a walk in baseball, where the pitcher throws four pitches outside the strike zone

  Example

  He got a base on balls and advanced to first base.

• based on merit

  determined by one's abilities or achievements rather than other factors

  Example

  The scholarship is based on merit, not financial need.

• based on a hunch

  decided or done based on a feeling or intuition rather than facts or evidence

  Example

  She invested in the stock market based on a hunch, and it paid off.

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Summary: based in Brief

The term 'based' [beɪst] describes something that has a particular foundation or starting point. It can be used to describe something established on a certain basis, such as 'The movie is based on a true story,' or something that uses a particular starting point, such as 'Her decision was based on the information she had at the time.' 'Based' extends into phrases like 'based on merit,' denoting a decision made on abilities or achievements, and 'based on a hunch,' implying a decision made on intuition.