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“Based” or “Baste”

based / baste are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

based b·EY·s·t

  • verbsituate as a center of operations.
  • adjectivehaving a base.
  • adjectivehaving a base of operations (often used as a combining form).

baste b·EY·s·t

  • nouna loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.
  • verbcover with liquid before cooking.
  • verbsew together loosely, with large stitches.
Usage

Examples in context

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“based”

  • …Transfer Group, responsible for office based patenting and licensing.
  • Category:Charities based in London
  • Xsan is based on the StorNext File System…
  • …aviation command and control unit based at Marine Corps Air Station…
  • …renegade Ibn Surayj, who was based there, Nasr then launched an…
  • Category:Financial services companies based in New York City
  • …with a focus on UK based material.
  • …a decentralised model of policing based around the settlement which emerged…
  • …base or very close development based on the new features developed…
  • Category:Manufacturing companies based in Boston

“baste”

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