Basic

based

/beɪst/

based beɪst

English Definition

adj. having a base or foundation

中文释义

以...为基础的

Significado en Español

basado

한국어 뜻

기반을 둔

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

dựa trên

Example Sentence

The movie is based on a true story.

这部电影根据真实故事改编。

Synonyms

grounded founded rooted

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “based”:

A baseless
B unfounded
C founded
D groundless

Show answer

C — founded. “based” means adj. having a base or foundation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The exciting new movie was ______ on a true story from the war.

A painted
B hidden
C based
D frozen

Show answer

C — based. “based” means adj. having a base or foundation

Common questions about “based”

What does “based” mean?

based — adj. having a base or foundation. In Chinese: 以...为基础的.

How do you pronounce “based”?

based is pronounced /beɪst/. It breaks into 1 syllable: based.

How do you use “based” in a sentence?

The movie is based on a true story. (这部电影根据真实故事改编。)

What are synonyms for “based”?

grounded, founded, rooted — all close in meaning to based (adj. having a base or foundation).

Is “based” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. based appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

138 / 2445

6% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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