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Based Beɪst Adjective Bre Movie Real Life Incident Report

Word based
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / beɪst / NAmE / beɪst /
Example
  • the movie is based on a real-life incident.
  • the report is based on figures from six different european cities.
  • we're based in chicago.
  • a chicago-based company
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(adjective)BrE / beɪst / NAmE / 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.
  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
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