Base

usgb/beɪs/
noun

The bottom part of a thing, the part on which it rests or is supported.

The base of the vase is very flat.
Visual representation of "base" - The bottom part of a thing, the part on which it rests or is supported.

Often appears as...

  • base of a tree
  • base of a building
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Literal Foundation

Used to describe the physical base that supports objects or structures.

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The tower's base was made of solid rock.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to represent the starting point or fundamental principle of an idea.

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Respect is the base of a healthy relationship.
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