How Do You Spell BASED?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪst] (IPA)

The word "based" is spelled with the letters b-a-s-e-d. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /beɪst/, with the stress on the first syllable. The vowel sound in the first syllable is a diphthong pronounced as "ay" as in "hay". The second syllable starts with the voiceless "s" sound, followed by the vowel sound "eh" as in "bed", and ends with the voiced "d" sound. This word is commonly used to describe something or someone that is founded or established on a particular idea or principle.

BASED Meaning and Definition

1. Based (adjective):

   1. Reliant or dependent on a particular thing or factor as a basis or foundation: The decision was based on solid evidence and extensive research.

   2. Formed or derived from a specified source or origin: The story is based on actual events that took place in a small town.

   3. Established on a particular principle or concept: The company's success is based on a strong work ethic and customer satisfaction.

   4. Having a specified quality or characteristic as a foundation: The organization is community-based, focusing on improving local living conditions.

   5. Grounded or rooted in a specific perspective, belief, or ideology: He is known for his politically based opinions and writings.

   6. Associated or affiliated with a particular location or institution: The university has a research center that is based in the capital city.

   7. Serving as the starting point or fundamental element for something: The investigation is based on the assumption that the accused is innocent until proven guilty.

   8. Depicted or representing a certain group or type of people: The movie is centered around a family-based drama, exploring the dynamics and relationships between its members.

   In general, the term "based" refers to something that relies on, originates from, is supported by, or is derived from a specific entity or concept. It can denote a dependency on a particular foundation, be it evidence, research, principles, location, or beliefs. Being based implies that something is rooted in a specific source or influenced by a distinct perspective, providing a framework or starting point for further development or exploration.

Top Common Misspellings for BASED *

• baised 24.742268%
• baced 5.927835%
• baed 4.1237113%
• beased 3.6082474%
• absed 3.3505154%
• ased 2.8350515%
• bsed 1.2886597%
• nased 1.2886597%
• pased 0.7731958%
• basen 0.7731958%
• baseed 0.5154639%
• gased 0.2577319%
• basid 0.2577319%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for BASED

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• BAmPD
• bhfed
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• baseoid
• bwosed
• basserd
• baselod
• baswod
• basweed
• Yasei
• Kawsed
• bisedd
• baksid
• Basida
• masede
• Bawsen
• Haseud
• Bausee

Etymology of BASED

The word "based" has its origins in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), particularly popularized in hip-hop and rap culture. However, the specific etymology of "based" in this context is quite contested and debated.

One theory suggests that "based" comes from "basehead", a term used in the 1980s to refer to someone addicted to crack cocaine. According to this theory, "based" originally described someone who was so intoxicated by drugs that they were unfiltered and unapologetically themselves.

Another theory posits that "based" is derived from the phrase "basehead without the crack", implying that someone is living with the carefree and liberating mindset of a drug addict without actually being on drugs.

These theories suggest that "based" initially carried a somewhat negative connotation, implying eccentricity or irrational behavior.

Similar spelling words for BASED

• basswood,
• backed,
• Bassett,
• baked,
• Bassette,
• basset,
• baste,
• bacote,
• backseat,
• biased.

Conjugate verb Based

CONDITIONAL

I would base

we would base

you would base

he/she/it would base

they would base

FUTURE

I will base

we will base

you will base

he/she/it will base

they will base

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have based

we will have based

you will have based

he/she/it will have based

they will have based

PAST

I based

we based

you based

he/she/it based

they based

PAST PERFECT

I had based

we had based

you had based

he/she/it had based

they had based

PRESENT

I base

we base

you base

he/she/it bases

they base

PRESENT PERFECT

I have based

we have based

you have based

he/she/it has based

they have based

I am basing

we are basing

you are basing

he/she/it is basing

they are basing

I was basing

we were basing

you were basing

he/she/it was basing

they were basing

I will be basing

we will be basing

you will be basing

he/she/it will be basing

they will be basing

I have been basing

we have been basing

you have been basing

he/she/it has been basing

they have been basing

I had been basing

we had been basing

you had been basing

he/she/it had been basing

they had been basing

I will have been basing

we will have been basing

you will have been basing

he/she/it will have been basing

they will have been basing

I would have based

we would have based

you would have based

he/she/it would have based

they would have based

I would be basing

we would be basing

you would be basing

he/she/it would be basing

they would be basing

I would have been basing

we would have been basing

you would have been basing

he/she/it would have been basing

they would have been basing