based (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: beɪst
Definition
Having a specified quality or characteristic.
Examples
He is a very principled person, based on his actions.
The company's strategy is based on market research.
Her decision was based on solid evidence.
How to Use based
- based on (prepositional phrase)
- Using something as the foundation or starting point for something else. — "The film is based on a popular novel."
- well-based (collocation)
- Having a strong and logical foundation. — "Her argument is well-based and convincing."
- poorly-based (collocation)
- Having a weak or illogical foundation. — "His accusations were poorly-based and easily disproven."
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