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Synonyms for base

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for base

that on which something immaterial, such as an argument or a charge, rests

a fundamental principle or underlying concept

a center of organization, supply, or activity

the main part of a word to which affixes are attached

having or proceeding from low moral standards

lacking high station or birth

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Synonyms for base

the bottom or lowest part

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(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment

a lower limit

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

a support or foundation

any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water

the bottom side of a geometric figure from which the altitude can be constructed

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the most important or necessary part of something

(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place

the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end

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a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

the principal ingredient of a mixture

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a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit

(electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector

use as a basis for

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situate as a center of operations

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use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes

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serving as or forming a base

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of low birth or station ('base' is archaic in this sense)

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(used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal

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not adhering to ethical or moral principles

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having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

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illegitimate

debased

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What better way to attract local and foreign tourists than the lively, colourful occasion that is Basant? Imagine a clear blue sky full of swooping kites, much food, the occasional drink, and the sound of drums drowned by a triumphant 'Wo kata!', or, in the vernacular, simply 'Bo!' as a rival kite's string is cut by a more skilful flier.
Basant, a kite-flying seasonal festival of the Punjab region that has been celebrated for generations, is held in late January or early February and marks the start of spring season.
Basant and Charaghon Wala Mela were the two fairs that defined Lahore and Madhoo Lal was central to both of them.
12 April 2010 - Indian credit rating agency CRISIL upped to BBB from BBB- and to P3+ from P3 the ratings on the respective long- and short-term bank facilities of the fertilisers maker Basant Agro-Tech (India) Ltd (BOM:524687).
Basant Lok will no longer be the same, for TGIF will now only be at DLF Place malls.
The gory deaths of such victims also led to courts imposing ban orders, while allowing for a 15-day waiver to mark Basant.
aACoeGreetings to fellow citizens on Basant Panchami, Sri Panchami, and Saraswati Puja.
Recently, it has retracted its decision to lift the ban on celebrating Basant.
LAHORE -- The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday disposed of petitions against plan to celebrate Basant, after the provincial government assured that it would not allow kite flying activity and a ban would remain in place this year.
Lahore -- The Punjab government has decided to take back its decision to lift a 12-year old ban on celebrating Basant festival in the province.
LAHORE: Punjab government on Wednesday decided against celebrating Basant in Lahore.
LAHORE -- Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday has sent notices to Punjab inspector general, chief secretary and others in a case related to lift the 12-year-old ban on Basant festival in the province.
LAHORE -- The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued notices to Punjab inspector general of police (IGP), chief secretary and others in a writ petition filed against lifting on Basant festival in the province.
LAHORE -- Punjab Information Minister Fayazul Hassan Chohan on Friday said whatever the high court's ruling would be regarding celebration of Basant festivity, he would accept it, media reported.