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bases

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbeɪsəz// bases

n. the bottom parts of things that support everything else. It can also mean the main places where people work or live, like a military camp or a home office.

n. the lowest or foundational parts of several objects; plural form of 'base'. It also refers to centers of operation or headquarters for organizations, particularly in military or political contexts.


SIMPLE

The lamps have heavy metal bases so they do not fall over.

CONTEXTUAL

The international corporation operates several research bases in remote parts of the Antarctic to study climate change.

COMPLEX

By establishing multiple logistical bases across the continent, the army ensured that its supply lines remained robust during the prolonged winter campaign.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin basēs pl. See basis.

Usage

Plural form of the noun 'base'.

Idioms1 entry

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