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Based Beɪst Adjective Movie Real Life Incident Report Figures

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WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /beɪst/ /beɪst/
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  • the movie is based on a real-life incident.
  • the report is based on figures from six different european cities.
  • the novels are all loosely based on the author's life.
  • their research was based largely on anecdotal evidence.
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based

(adjective)/beɪst/ /beɪst/
  1. if one thing is based on another, it uses it or is developed from it
    • The movie is based on a real-life incident.
    • The report is based on figures from six different European cities.
    • The novels are all loosely based on the author's life.
    • Their research was based largely on anecdotal evidence.
  2. if a person or business is based in a particular place, that is where they live or work, or where the work of the business is done
    • We're based in Chicago.
    • a Chicago-based company
  3. containing something as an important part or feature
    • lead-based paints
    • a class-based society
    • the importance of evidence-based decision-making
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