based

/beɪst/ adjective A2 Neutral

Meaning

Having something as a foundation or starting point.

💡 "Based" is often used to show the foundation of something.

Example Sentences

The movie is based on a true story .

Word in Context

Anna writes a short story about her summer . The story is based on her trip to the lake . She uses simple words and short scenes so children can read it easily . She will share the story with her class next week .

Common Phrases

based on based in

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