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basis

basis

Meaning of basis

the main part or foundation of something

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British English/ˈbeɪsɪs/
American English/ˈbeɪsɪs/
Russian transcription[ɐsˈnovə]
basis
basis - основа
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basis with Russian translation

basis usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Честность — основа их соглашения.

Honesty is the basis of their agreement.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам нужна прочная основа, прежде чем мы начнём.

We need a strong basis before we start.

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basis belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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basis synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between basis / foundation / base / grounds / principle / starting point

🇬🇧English
basis

the word itself; the central base or underlying main part

B2Very Often

This theory is the basis of our research.

Эта теория — основа нашего исследования.

🇬🇧English

a base that supports something, often with a sense of structure or stability

B2Very Often

Education is the foundation of a successful life.

Образование — основа успешной жизни.

🇬🇧English

the bottom part or supporting part of something

B2Very Often

The base of the column was damaged.

Основание колонны было повреждено.

G
🇬🇧English
grounds

reasons or justification for something, not a physical foundation

B2Often

There are no grounds for complaint.

Нет оснований для жалобы.

🇬🇧English

a rule, belief, or idea that guides behavior or thinking

B2Very Often

She refused to act against her principles.

Она отказалась поступать против своих принципов.

S
🇬🇧English
starting point

the point from which something begins or develops

B2Often

That idea was our starting point for the project.

Эта идея стала отправной точкой для проекта.

G
🇬🇧English
groundwork

preparatory work that makes later success possible

B2Often

The team laid the groundwork for future expansion.

Команда заложила основу для будущего расширения.

U
🇬🇧English
underpinning

something that supports or strengthens a system, idea, or argument

B2Rarely

The report explains the economic underpinning of the policy.

Доклад объясняет экономическую основу этой политики.

S
🇬🇧English
support

help or a structure that holds something up

B2Very Often

The bridge needs extra support.

Мосту нужна дополнительная опора.

B
🇬🇧English
bedrock

the solid rock under the ground; used figuratively for the most solid foundation

B2Rarely

Honesty is the bedrock of a good relationship.

Честность — это основа хороших отношений.

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basis translation: основа. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce basis

/ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis translation

основа

basis examples

Honesty is the basis of their agreement.

basis transcription

/ˈbeɪsɪs/, /ˈbeɪsɪs/

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basis meaning: what does it mean?

the main part or foundation of something

basis pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

basis is pronounced as /ˈbeɪsɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

basis definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Honesty is the basis of their agreement. Translation: Честность — основа их соглашения.

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