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la

feminine

baz

Line drawing of base
Coloured illustration of base
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Translation

base; basis

Word origin

From Latin basis, borrowed from Greek basis ('a step, a foundation'), from bainein ('to go, to step'). English base, basis and basement come from the same source.

Origin
Greek
Root
basis
English cognates
base, basis, basement

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbases

Examples

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Trust is the basis of any friendship.

.

The soldiers returned to base.

' .

You need to know the basics before going further.

Cette .

This sauce is made with vegetables from the garden.

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Our team set up its base near the river.

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This dish is prepared with fresh fish as a base.

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This word is part of lesson 18.