bases
word · lemma: base
Definition
Plural of 'base': can mean the main places where an organization or activity operates, the bottom support of something, or core ideas underlying something.
Usage & Nuances
'Bases' is common in sports (like baseball: first, second, third bases), military (military bases), and abstractly in science, math, or foundational concepts (the bases of an argument). Don't confuse with 'basis' (reason/justification).
Example Sentences
We set up temporary bases during the project to be closer to the work sites.
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There are three bases in baseball before home plate.
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The army has several bases around the country.
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Good teachers build strong bases of knowledge for students.
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Our company’s main bases are in big cities, but we have smaller offices elsewhere.
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To really understand chemistry, you need strong bases in math and science.
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