based

The word “based” has 1 syllable: based

It's pronounced as /beɪst/


What is synonym and antonym for based?

In the thesaurus, “based” has 19 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for based along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for based

  • assumed
  • established
  • founded
  • grounded
  • hanged
  • hung
  • occupying
  • placed
  • planted
  • positioned
  • postulated
  • predicated
  • premised
  • presumed
  • presupposed
  • rested
  • situated
  • stationed
  • supposed

Meanings of based

  • verb
    1. To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
    2. To be located (at a particular place).
    3. (acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.
  • adjective
    1. Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
    2. (of a person) Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
    3. (4chan, Reddit, Instagram) Praiseworthy and admirable, often through exhibiting independence and security.

Example Sentences

  • The movie is based on a true story.
  • Her decision was based on careful research.
  • The company is based in New York.
  • His opinion is based purely on personal experience.
  • The novel is based on historical events.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms or another words to based, such as: assumed, established, founded, grounded, hanged, hung, occupying.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

quartered

  • accommodated
  • allocated
  • allotted
  • arranged
  • barracked
  • based
  • bestowed
  • billeted
  • bivouacked
  • boarded
  • bunked
  • camped
  • chambered
  • deposited
  • domiciled
  • encamped
  • ensconced
  • fixed
  • harbored
  • homed
  • housed
  • implanted
  • installed
  • located
  • lodged
  • occupying
  • planted
  • positioned
  • put up
  • rated
  • roofed
  • roomed
  • roosted
  • secured
  • set
  • settled
  • shedded
  • sheltered
  • situated
  • stabled
  • stationed
  • stored
  • stowed
  • tented
  • took in

hanged

implanted

underlain

  • affirmed
  • assumed
  • avouched
  • backed
  • based
  • bolstered
  • born
  • borne
  • braced
  • buttressed
  • carried
  • confirmed
  • corroborated
  • established
  • founded
  • grounded
  • hanged
  • hung
  • postulated
  • predicated
  • premised
  • presumed
  • presupposed
  • proved
  • proven
  • reenforced
  • reinforced
  • rested
  • stayed
  • steadied
  • substantiated
  • supported
  • supposed
  • sustained
  • trussed
  • undergirded
  • underpinned
  • upheld
  • validated
  • verified

underlay

  • affirmed
  • assumed
  • avouched
  • backed
  • based
  • bolstered
  • bore
  • braced
  • buttressed
  • carried
  • confirmed
  • corroborated
  • established
  • founded
  • grounded
  • hanged
  • hung
  • postulated
  • predicated
  • premised
  • presumed
  • presupposed
  • proved
  • reenforced
  • reinforced
  • rested
  • stayed
  • steadied
  • substantiated
  • supported
  • supposed
  • sustained
  • trussed
  • undergirded
  • underpinned
  • upheld
  • validated
  • verified

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