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ba·sis
 basis
- pronunciation:
- beI
sihs
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
bases |
| definition: |
something that supports and is needed by all the other parts; starting point or foundation.
Trust is the basis of friendship.- synonyms:
- base, foundation, ground, support
- similar words:
- bedrock, bottom, foot, footing, pedestal
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| related words: |
bed, origin |
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