Base
/beɪs/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:7 pts4 letters
Definition of Base
noun
verb
- 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.
noun
- A low spectrum of sound tones.
"Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."
- A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
"The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."
- One who sings in the bass range.
"Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."
- An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
"The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise."
- The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.
"The score had been written without the treble and bass, but it was easy to pick out which was which based on the location of the notes on the staff."
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SYNONYMS
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ANTONYMS
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