Meaning
The basis is the main idea or reason for something.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "basis" with "bases," which is the plural form.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
have
an
important
test
next
week
,
so
I
am
making
a
study
plan
.
The
basis
of
the
plan
is
to
review
vocabulary
and
grammar
for
thirty
minutes
each
day
.
I
also
do
short
practice
tests
and
check
the
answers
to
find
my
mistakes
.
If
I
study
like
this
for
two
weeks
,
I
think
I
will
feel
more
confident
.
On
test
day
I
will
feel
calm
because
my
plan
should
help
me
prepare
.
Common Phrases
on the basis of
the basis for
a strong basis
Synonyms
Related Words
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