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“Basest” or “Bassist”

basest / bassist 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

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basest

  • adjectiveof low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense).
  • adjective(used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal.
  • adjectivenot adhering to ethical or moral principles.
  • adjectivehaving or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality; - Edmund Burke; ; - Shakespeare.
  • adjectiveillegitimate.
  • adjectivedebased; not genuine.

bassist b·EY·s·ih·s·t

  • nouna musician who play the bass viol.
Usage

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“basest”

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“bassist”

  • …Highway 61 Revisited, joined as bassist, and recommended Buddy Miles, then…
  • The band added bassist Scott Sorry, guitarist Matt Montgomery…
  • …the final album with founding bassist Ron Verlin (who departed the…
  • …Hot Valves), and ex-PVC2 members, bassist Russell Webb, keyboardist Billy McIsaac…
  • …signature group, a trio with bassist Mario Pavone and drummers Steve…
  • …which included saxophonist Bob Rockwell, bassist Billy Peterson, pianist Bobby Peterson,…
  • A dispute between bassist Geoff Kresge and AFI occurred…
  • …around the world as the bassist of Bill Evans' last great…
  • …Elastic Waste Band), with singer, bassist and guitarist Jeremy Lyons of…
  • …studio album by American jazz bassist Marc Johnson.

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