based

Definitions

1. adjective

   Having a main idea or part as its base. Often used in compound words.

   Examples

   • That was a soundly based argument.
   • The company chose a subscription-based business model.
2. verb

   Taking ideas or facts from something else. Used with on.

   Examples

   • It is a new film based on a best-selling novel.
   • The musical is based on a true story.
3. verb

   Standing on a base or foundation.

   Examples

   • The ladder is based on the flat sidewalk for stability.
   • The tower is based on solid rock.
4. verb

   Having a main office or home place.

   Examples

   • The company is based in New York.
   • She is based out of the London office.
5. adjective

   In slang, being yourself and not worrying what others think.

   Examples

   • Being based means being yourself and staying positive.
   • He stays based and does not care about trends.
   ≈maverick
6. adjective

   In slang, admirable, especially when it is not popular.

   Examples

   • I hate that school, but their new rules are kind of based.
   • That was a really based thing to say.
   ≠cringe≠unbased≠debased≠base
7. adjective

   In internet slang, admired for rejecting popular social views.

   Examples

   • Some people call him based for his strong opinions.
   • My last account was banned for being too based.
   ≈unwoke≠cringe≠unbased≠debased≠base
8. interjection

   In slang, a word that shows strong approval.

   Examples

   • You said what everyone was thinking. Based.
   • He told the truth, and others replied, Based.
   ≈damn straight≈word≈right on