English Dictionary: based | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Based \Based\, p. p. & a. 1. Having a base, or having as a base; supported; as, broad-based. 2. [See {Base}, n., 18-21.] Wearing, or protected by, bases. [Obs.] [bd]Based in lawny velvet.[b8] --E. Hall. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Base \Base\ (b[amac]s), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Based} (b[amac]sd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Basing}.] [From {Base}, n.] To put on a base or basis; to lay the foundation of; to found, as an argument or conclusion; -- used with on or upon. --Bacon. |