Definition of based Based

/bejˈst/ - [beyst] -

We found 10 definitions of based from 4 different sources.

What does based mean?

WordNet

Adjective

based, basedder, baseddest

based - having a base of operations (often used as a combining form); "a locally based business"; "an Atlanta-based company"; "carrier-based planes"

based - having a base; "firmly based ice"

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Wiktionary

based (Verb)
Being derived from usually followed by on or upon.
based (Verb)
Having a base.
based (Verb)
Having a base of operations.
based (Adjective)
Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

based (imp. & p. p.)
of Base
based (a.)
Having a base, or having as a base; supported; as, broad-based.
based (n.)
Wearing, or protected by, bases.

Part of speech

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based, verb, past participle of base (infinitive).
based, verb, past simple of base (infinitive).

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