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basis > 3 senses
NOUN1basis, footing, groundA relation that provides the foundation for something
2basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstoneThe fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
3basis, baseThe most important or necessary part of something
basis > pronunciation
Soundsbey'sahs; bey'sihs
Rhymesabacus, abruptness, absoluteness, and 1124 more rhymes in ahs at the HyperDic website...
abyss, allis, amaryllis, and 177 more rhymes in ihs at the HyperDic website...
basis > noun 1, relation
MeaningA relation that provides the foundation for something.
Examples"he worked on an interim basis"
Synonymsfooting, ground
Narrowercommon ground
Broaderfoundation
basis > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
Examples"the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
Synonymsbase, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone
Part ofexplanation
Narrowermeat and potatoes
Broaderassumption, supposition, supposal
basis > noun 3, relation
MeaningThe most important or necessary part of something.
Examples"the basis of this drink is orange juice"
Synonymsbase
Broaderpart, portion, component part, component

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