base
Meaning
A base is the main part or foundation of something.
💡 Don't confuse "base" with "bass," which is a type of fish.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
,
Ali
was
building
a
small
shelf
for
his
books
.
He
started
with
the
base
,
because
a
strong
foundation
keeps
the
shelf
steady
.
He
measured
each
board
carefully
and
used
a
small
level
to
check
they
were
straight
.
After
he
fixed
the
bottom
piece
,
he
put
the
sides
and
the
top
,
and
then
he
painted
it
white
.
When
it
was
dry
,
he
moved
his
books
onto
the
shelf
and
felt
proud
of
his
work
.
Common Phrases
base of support
base camp
base level
Synonyms
Related Words
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