bases
Pronunciation: [ˈbeɪsɪz]
Context: "sports"
(noun) a place that players run to during a baseball game. There are four bases: first base, second base, third base, and home plate. Players try to touch these bases to score points.
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He ran to second base and was safe there.
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She didn't make it to first base before the ball was caught.
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How many bases do you have to touch to score a run?
Context: "foundation"
(noun) the bottom part or support of something. It can mean the main ideas or materials that other things are built upon. Like how a building needs a strong base to stand up.
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The foundation of her argument was very strong and well thought out.
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His reasoning had no solid base, so people didn't believe him.
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What is the base of your project that holds everything together?
Context: "chemistry"
(noun) a substance that can accept protons or donate a pair of valence electrons in reactions. Bases often feel slippery and can change the color of indicators, like turning litmus paper blue.
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Baking soda is a common base used in cooking.
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Vinegar is not a base; it is an acid.
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Can you name a base that you use in your kitchen?
Context: "business"
(noun) the main part of a business plan or a group of customers that the business relies on. It can also mean the basis or foundation of a strategy.
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The company has a strong base of loyal customers.
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Without a solid base, the business could fail.
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What is the base of your business strategy?
Context: "sports"
(verb) to move to or touch a base in a game like baseball. Players need to base in order to score runs.
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He will base at first if he hits the ball.
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She didn't get a chance to base during the game.
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Did you see how fast he can base after hitting a homerun?