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basement

The word “basement” has 2 syllables: base-ment

It's pronounced as /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

What is synonym and antonym for basement?

In the thesaurus, “basement” has 30 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for basement along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for basement

  • base
  • basis
  • bed
  • bedrock
  • bottom
  • bunker
  • cellar
  • cellarage
  • crawlway
  • crypt
  • cyclone cellar
  • excavation
  • foot
  • foundation
  • furnace room
  • ground
  • groundwork
  • hold
  • keystone
  • nadir
  • rock bottom
  • seat
  • storage
  • storm cellar
  • substructure
  • subterranean room
  • underbuilding
  • underpinning
  • understructure
  • vault

Antonyms for basement

  • acme
  • apex
  • attic
  • climax
  • crest
  • culmination
  • head
  • height
  • meridian
  • peak
  • pinnacle
  • summit
  • tip
  • tip-top
  • top
  • vertex
  • zenith

Meanings of basement

  • noun
    1. A floor of a building below ground level.
    2. A mass of igneous or metamorphic rock forming the foundation over which a platform of sedimentary rocks is laid.
    3. Last place in a sports conference standings.

Example Sentences

  • They converted the basement into a cozy family room.
  • The old house had a damp basement that needed repairs.
  • We store the holiday decorations in the basement during the summer.
  • The kids like to play games in the finished basement on weekends.
  • Flooding in the basement caused damage to the stored furniture.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to basement, such as: acme, apex, attic, base, basis, bed, bedrock.

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

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