All Definitions for Base
Below are all the dictionary definitions of base:
1Something from which other things extend
2A foundation.
3A supporting, lower or bottom component of a structure or object.
4The starting point of a logical deduction or thought
5Basis.
6A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
7The place where decisions for an organization are made
8Headquarters.
9A basic but essential component or ingredient.
10A substance used as a mordant in dyeing.
11Foundation: a cosmetic cream to make the face appear uniform.
12Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
13Important areas in games and sports.
14A safe zone in the children's games of tag and hide-and-go-seek.
15One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
16The lowermost part of a column, between the shaft and the pedestal or pavement.
17A nucleotide's nucleobase in the context of a DNA or RNA biopolymer.
18The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ where it is attached to its support.
19The name of the controlling terminal of a bipolar transistor (BJT).
20The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
21The lowest third of a shield (or field), or an ordinary occupying this space, the champagne. (Compare terrace.)
22A number raised to the power of an exponent.
23Synonym of radix.
24The set of sets from which a topology is generated.
25A topological space, looked at in relation to one of its covering spaces, fibrations, or bundles.
26A sequence of elements not jointly stabilized by any nontrivial group element.
27In hand-to-hand balance, the person who supports the flyer
28The person that remains in contact with the ground.
29A morpheme (or morphemes) that serves as a basic foundation on which affixes can be attached.
30A line in a survey which, being accurately determined in length and position, serves as the origin from which to compute the distances and positions of any points or objects connected with it by a system of triangles.
31A group of voters who almost always support a single party's candidates for elected office.
32The forces and relations of production that produce the necessities and amenities of life.
33A material that holds paint or other materials together
34A binder.
35Freebase cocaine
36To give as its foundation or starting point
37To lay the foundation of.
38To be located (at a particular place).
39To act as a base
40To be the person supporting the flyer.
41To freebase.
42Low in place or position.
43Morally reprehensible, immoral
44Cowardly.
45Not considered precious or noble.
46Alloyed with inferior metal
47Debased.
48Not classical or correct.
49Relating to feudal land tenure held by a tenant from a lord in exchange for services that are seen as unworthy for noblemen to perform, such as villeinage.
50The smallest kind of cannon.
51The housing of a horse.
52A kind of skirt (often of velvet or brocade) which hung from the middle to about the knees, or lower.
53A kind of armour skirt, of mail or plate, imitating the preceding civilian skirt.
54The lower part of a robe or petticoat.
55An apron.
56Low in height
57Short.
58Of low value or degree.
59Of low social standing or rank
60Ulgar, common.
61Inferior
62Unworthy, of poor quality.
63Of illegitimate birth
64Bastard.
65The game of prisoners' bars.
66A surname transferred from the nickname.
67Ellipsis of base leg. [(aviation) The part of a landing before final approach, flown downwind of and at right angles to the runway.]
68Dated form of bass. [A low spectrum of sound tones.]
69Obsolete form of bass. [Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.]
70Alternative form of BASE.
71Acronym of building, antenna-tower, span, earth. [(uncountable) The act or process by which something is built
72Construction.]
About synonyms for base
Finding the right synonym for base helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "Something from which other things extend", base has 12 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Home is the most direct replacement in most situations. Radix works well in formal or professional contexts. Alkali is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for base, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.