bases

ba-ses · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The lowest parts or foundations of things.

  2. 2.

    Main locations from which activities are conducted.

  3. 3.

    [chemistry]Substances that neutralize acids.

  4. 4.

    [baseball]The four stations a runner must touch.

  5. 5.

    [mathematics]Numbers that are raised to powers.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cover all bases — Address every possibility.
  • •
    load the bases — Fill all three bases with runners (baseball).
  • •
    touch all bases — Ensure all aspects are addressed.

Related words

Antonyms: peaks, tops
See also: base, basis, foundation
Synonyms: foundations, headquarters, stations

Etymology

Plural of base, from Old French base, from Latin basis ("foundation"), from Greek basis.