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based - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'based' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Based [ a.]
- Having a base, or having as a base; supported; as, broad-based.
2 . Based [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Base
3 . Based [ n.]
- Wearing, or protected by, bases.

Meaning of 'based' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . based [ s]
Meaning (1):
- having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)
Example in sentence:
  • a locally based business;
  • an Atlanta-based company;
  • carrier-based planes
Meaning (2):
- having a base
Example in sentence:
  • firmly based ice