CEFR B1

basement

noun

Meaning

A part of a building that is completely or partly below the ground, often used for storage or utilities.

Examples

The washing machine is located in the basement.
They decided to finish the basement and turn it into a home theater.

Synonyms: cellar, underground, sub-basement

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basement (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsmənt/

Definition

A part of a building that is completely or partly below the ground, often used for storage or utilities.

Examples

The washing machine is located in the basement.
They decided to finish the basement and turn it into a home theater.

How to Use basement

in the basement (prepositional phrase): Located within the basement area. — "We found an old trunk in the basement."
basement of (prepositional phrase): Referring to the basement belonging to a specific building. — "The power outage affected the basement of the entire block."

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