Base on Meaning in English
expression
ˈbeɪs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BAYS-awn
bˈeɪs/ /ˈɒn
BAYS-on
Definition
To use something as the main source of information, reasoning, or decision for something else.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears as 'be based on' (passive voice), especially in writing. Common in academic, business, and conversational English. Do not say 'base in'; 'base on' always requires the thing it depends on.
Spanish: basar enPortuguese (BR): basear emPortuguese (PT): basear emChinese (Simplified): 基于Chinese (Traditional): 基於Hindi: पर आधारित होनाArabic: يستند إلىBengali: ভিত্তি করা - নির্ভর করা (নির্ভরশীল হওয়া)Russian: основываться наJapanese: ～に基づく - ～に基づいているVietnamese: dựa trênKorean: ~에 근거하다 - ~에 기반하다Turkish: -e/-a dayandırmakUrdu: پر مبنی ہونا - پر انحصار کرناIndonesian: berdasarkan
Example Sentences
The movie is based on a true story.
basic
Our decision will base on the results.
basic
She based on facts, not opinions.
basic
Can you base on your experience to give advice?
natural
This report is based on months of research.
natural
Their success was based on hard work and teamwork.
natural