Pronunciation
- IPA: /beɪst/
based
- Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
- That was a soundly based argument.
- Simple past tense and past participle of base
- Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).
- It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.
- Having a base#Noun|base
- The ladder is based on the even sidewalk for stability.
- Having a base of operations.
- The company is based in New York.
- Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).
based
- (slang, of a person) Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
- 2012, Duncan Cooper, "Based Scripture: The Full Transcript of Lil B’s Lecture at NYU ↗", The Fader, 12 April 2012:
- You have to work as a human with empathy and love in your heart, staying positive and staying based and staying normal.
- 2012, Duncan Cooper, "Based Scripture: The Full Transcript of Lil B’s Lecture at NYU ↗", The Fader, 12 April 2012:
- (internet slang, 4chan, Reddit) Praiseworthy and admirable, often through exhibiting independence and security.
- Based and red pilled.
- Antonyms: cringe
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