based Synonyms & Antonyms
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Based as an Adjective
Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
That was a soundly based argument.
Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
Admirable; praiseworthy, especially if simultaneously unpopular or controversial.
OP is based as hell
Admirable for rejecting political correctness or socially progressive values.
based and redpilled
(of a person) Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
Antonyms & near antonyms
(4chan, Reddit, Instagram) Praiseworthy and admirable, often through exhibiting independence and security.
Based and red pilled.
Antonyms & near antonyms
Based as a Verb
simple past and past participle of base Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).
It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.
Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).
It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.
Having a base.
The ladder is based on the even sidewalk for stability.
Having a base of operations.
The company is based in New York.
To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
To be located (at a particular place).
(acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.
Based as an Interjection
Indicating emphatic approval of a statement or opinion, often a controversial or unpopular one.
—There is no ethics in communism.—Based.
Expressing a positive emotional reaction.
Based in a Sentence
That was a soundly based argument.
The company opted for a subscription-based business model.
It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.
The ladder is based on the even sidewalk for stability.
The company is based in New York.
OP is based as hell
based and redpilled
My last account got banned for being too based.
—There is no ethics in communism.—Based.
Based and red pilled.
Word Forms & Grammar
based (comparative more based, superlative most based)
based
Words That Rhyme With Based
Origin of Based
Origin 1: From base + -ed.
Origin 2: A reference to freebase cocaine, via basehead. Coined by American rapper from California Lil B in 2010 to describe his lifestyle.
Word Facts for Based
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /beɪst/ |
| Meaning | Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms |
| Antonyms | cringe |
| Comparative / superlative | more based, most based |
Questions People Ask About Based
Is based an adjective or a verb?
Based is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and an interjection.
What is the opposite of based?
The opposite of based is cringe.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of based?
The comparative form is more based and the superlative form is most based.